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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,692.78, 38,216.82 and 15,118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,692.78, 38,216.82 and 15,118.34 is: 20,863.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,692.78 : 38,216.82 = 15,118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,692.78/38,216.82 = 15,118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,692.78x = 38,216.82 × 15,118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,692.78x = 577,774,878.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,774,878.48/27,692.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863.74

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