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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,907.75, 38,512.71 and 15,333.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,907.75, 38,512.71 and 15,333.31 is: 21,159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,907.75 : 38,512.71 = 15,333.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,907.75/38,512.71 = 15,333.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,907.75x = 38,512.71 × 15,333.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,907.75x = 590,527,321.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,527,321.37/27,907.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,159.98

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