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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,759.44, 38,307.96 and 15,184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,759.44, 38,307.96 and 15,184.16 is: 20,954.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,759.44 : 38,307.96 = 15,184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,759.44/38,307.96 = 15,184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,759.44x = 38,307.96 × 15,184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,759.44x = 581,674,193.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,674,193.91/27,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,954.10

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