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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,765.95, 38,317.55 and 15,190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,765.95, 38,317.55 and 15,190.97 is: 20,963.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,765.95 : 38,317.55 = 15,190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,765.95/38,317.55 = 15,190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,765.95x = 38,317.55 × 15,190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,765.95x = 582,080,484.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,080,484.98/27,765.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,963.83

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