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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,758.52, 38,306.98 and 15,183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,758.52, 38,306.98 and 15,183.27 is: 20,953.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,758.52 : 38,306.98 = 15,183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,758.52/38,306.98 = 15,183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,758.52x = 38,306.98 × 15,183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,758.52x = 581,624,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,624,990.73/27,758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,953.03

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