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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,906.21, 38,510.53 and 15,330.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,906.21, 38,510.53 and 15,330.97 is: 21,156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,906.21 : 38,510.53 = 15,330.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,906.21/38,510.53 = 15,330.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,906.21x = 38,510.53 × 15,330.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,906.21x = 590,403,703.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,403,703.46/27,906.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,156.71

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