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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,762.92, 38,312.88 and 15,187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,762.92, 38,312.88 and 15,187.67 is: 20,959.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,762.92 : 38,312.88 = 15,187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,762.92/38,312.88 = 15,187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,762.92x = 38,312.88 × 15,187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,762.92x = 581,883,378.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,883,378.19/27,762.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,959.01

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