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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,763.74, 38,314.08 and 15,188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,763.74, 38,314.08 and 15,188.76 is: 20,960.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,763.74 : 38,314.08 = 15,188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,763.74/38,314.08 = 15,188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,763.74x = 38,314.08 × 15,188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,763.74x = 581,943,365.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,943,365.74/27,763.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,960.55

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