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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,906.24, 38,511.84 and 15,331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,906.24, 38,511.84 and 15,331.44 is: 21,158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,906.24 : 38,511.84 = 15,331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,906.24/38,511.84 = 15,331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,906.24x = 38,511.84 × 15,331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,906.24x = 590,441,964.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,441,964.25/27,906.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,158.06

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