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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,909.10, 38,514.82 and 15,333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,909.10, 38,514.82 and 15,333.84 is: 21,160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,909.10 : 38,514.82 = 15,333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,909.10/38,514.82 = 15,333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,909.10x = 38,514.82 × 15,333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,909.10x = 590,580,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,580,087.51/27,909.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.84

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