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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,906.70, 38,511.24 and 15,331.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,906.70, 38,511.24 and 15,331.45 is: 21,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,906.70 : 38,511.24 = 15,331.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,906.70/38,511.24 = 15,331.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,906.70x = 38,511.24 × 15,331.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,906.70x = 590,433,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,433,150.50/27,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,157.40

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