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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,765.02, 38,316.03 and 15,189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,765.02, 38,316.03 and 15,189.50 is: 20,961.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,765.02 : 38,316.03 = 15,189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,765.02/38,316.03 = 15,189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,765.02x = 38,316.03 × 15,189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,765.02x = 582,001,337.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,001,337.69/27,765.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,961.68

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