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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,757.64, 38,306.45 and 15,182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,757.64, 38,306.45 and 15,182.39 is: 20,952.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,757.64 : 38,306.45 = 15,182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,757.64/38,306.45 = 15,182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,757.64x = 38,306.45 × 15,182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,757.64x = 581,583,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,583,463.42/27,757.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,952.19

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