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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,764.17, 38,315.45 and 15,188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,764.17, 38,315.45 and 15,188.92 is: 20,961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,764.17 : 38,315.45 = 15,188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,764.17/38,315.45 = 15,188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,764.17x = 38,315.45 × 15,188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,764.17x = 581,970,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,970,113.24/27,764.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,961.20

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