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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,907.56, 38,511.12 and 15,332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,907.56, 38,511.12 and 15,332.04 is: 21,157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,907.56 : 38,511.12 = 15,332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,907.56/38,511.12 = 15,332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,907.56x = 38,511.12 × 15,332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,907.56x = 590,454,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,454,032.28/27,907.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,157.49

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