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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,738.56, 38,279.22 and 15,163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,738.56, 38,279.22 and 15,163.31 is: 20,925.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,738.56 : 38,279.22 = 15,163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,738.56/38,279.22 = 15,163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,738.56x = 38,279.22 × 15,163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,738.56x = 580,439,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,439,718.25/27,738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.37

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