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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,691.39, 38,214.11 and 15,116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,691.39, 38,214.11 and 15,116.14 is: 20,860.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,691.39 : 38,214.11 = 15,116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,691.39/38,214.11 = 15,116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,691.39x = 38,214.11 × 15,116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,691.39x = 577,649,836.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,649,836.74/27,691.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,860.27

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