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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,758.28, 38,307.33 and 15,183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,758.28, 38,307.33 and 15,183.03 is: 20,953.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,758.28 : 38,307.33 = 15,183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,758.28/38,307.33 = 15,183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,758.28x = 38,307.33 × 15,183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,758.28x = 581,621,340.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,621,340.61/27,758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,953.08

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