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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,908.32, 38,514.08 and 15,333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,908.32, 38,514.08 and 15,333.60 is: 21,160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,908.32 : 38,514.08 = 15,333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,908.32/38,514.08 = 15,333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,908.32x = 38,514.08 × 15,333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,908.32x = 590,559,497.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,559,497.09/27,908.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.70

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