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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,906.16, 38,511.36 and 15,330.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,906.16, 38,511.36 and 15,330.92 is: 21,157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,906.16 : 38,511.36 = 15,330.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,906.16/38,511.36 = 15,330.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,906.16x = 38,511.36 × 15,330.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,906.16x = 590,414,579.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,414,579.25/27,906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,157.14

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