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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,690.54, 38,213 and 15,115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,690.54, 38,213 and 15,115.28 is: 20,859.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,690.54 : 38,213 = 15,115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,690.54/38,213 = 15,115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,690.54x = 38,213 × 15,115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,690.54x = 577,600,194.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,600,194.64/27,690.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,859.12

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