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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,764.73, 38,314.44 and 15,188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,764.73, 38,314.44 and 15,188.67 is: 20,959.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,764.73 : 38,314.44 = 15,188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,764.73/38,314.44 = 15,188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,764.73x = 38,314.44 × 15,188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,764.73x = 581,945,385.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,945,385.39/27,764.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,959.88

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