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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,763.92, 38,314.17 and 15,188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,763.92, 38,314.17 and 15,188.67 is: 20,960.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,763.92 : 38,314.17 = 15,188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,763.92/38,314.17 = 15,188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,763.92x = 38,314.17 × 15,188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,763.92x = 581,941,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,941,284.45/27,763.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,960.34

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