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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,738.91, 38,279.85 and 15,163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,738.91, 38,279.85 and 15,163.66 is: 20,925.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,738.91 : 38,279.85 = 15,163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,738.91/38,279.85 = 15,163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,738.91x = 38,279.85 × 15,163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,738.91x = 580,462,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,462,630.25/27,738.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.94

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