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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,693.30, 38,216.86 and 15,118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,693.30, 38,216.86 and 15,118.26 is: 20,863.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,693.30 : 38,216.86 = 15,118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,693.30/38,216.86 = 15,118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,693.30x = 38,216.86 × 15,118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,693.30x = 577,772,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,772,425.86/27,693.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863.26

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