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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,765.19, 38,316.52 and 15,190.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,765.19, 38,316.52 and 15,190.21 is: 20,962.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,765.19 : 38,316.52 = 15,190.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,765.19/38,316.52 = 15,190.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,765.19x = 38,316.52 × 15,190.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,765.19x = 582,035,851.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,035,851.50/27,765.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,962.79

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