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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,764.50, 38,315.02 and 15,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,764.50, 38,315.02 and 15,189.52 is: 20,961.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,764.50 : 38,315.02 = 15,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,764.50/38,315.02 = 15,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,764.50x = 38,315.02 × 15,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,764.50x = 581,986,762.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,986,762.59/27,764.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,961.54

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