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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,694.51, 38,218.22 and 15,119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,694.51, 38,218.22 and 15,119.26 is: 20,864.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,694.51 : 38,218.22 = 15,119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,694.51/38,218.22 = 15,119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,694.51x = 38,218.22 × 15,119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,694.51x = 577,830,938.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,830,938.23/27,694.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,864.46

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