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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,694.33, 38,217.98 and 15,119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,694.33, 38,217.98 and 15,119.08 is: 20,864.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,694.33 : 38,217.98 = 15,119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,694.33/38,217.98 = 15,119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,694.33x = 38,217.98 × 15,119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,694.33x = 577,820,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,820,882.64/27,694.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,864.23

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