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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,765.09, 38,316.78 and 15,189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,765.09, 38,316.78 and 15,189.84 is: 20,962.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,765.09 : 38,316.78 = 15,189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,765.09/38,316.78 = 15,189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,765.09x = 38,316.78 × 15,189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,765.09x = 582,025,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,025,757.52/27,765.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,962.50

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