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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,762.40, 38,311.80 and 15,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,762.40, 38,311.80 and 15,187 is: 20,957.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,762.40 : 38,311.80 = 15,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,762.40/38,311.80 = 15,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,762.40x = 38,311.80 × 15,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,762.40x = 581,841,306.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,841,306.60/27,762.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,957.89

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