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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,908.44, 38,513.66 and 15,333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,908.44, 38,513.66 and 15,333.20 is: 21,159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,908.44 : 38,513.66 = 15,333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,908.44/38,513.66 = 15,333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,908.44x = 38,513.66 × 15,333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,908.44x = 590,537,651.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,537,651.51/27,908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,159.82

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