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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,764.46, 38,317.59 and 15,191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,764.46, 38,317.59 and 15,191.10 is: 20,965.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,764.46 : 38,317.59 = 15,191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,764.46/38,317.59 = 15,191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,764.46x = 38,317.59 × 15,191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,764.46x = 582,086,341.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,086,341.45/27,764.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,965.16

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