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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,765.90, 38,316.63 and 15,190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,765.90, 38,316.63 and 15,190.50 is: 20,962.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,765.90 : 38,316.63 = 15,190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,765.90/38,316.63 = 15,190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,765.90x = 38,316.63 × 15,190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,765.90x = 582,048,768.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,048,768.02/27,765.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,962.72

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