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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,766.02, 38,317.41 and 15,190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,766.02, 38,317.41 and 15,190.50 is: 20,963.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,766.02 : 38,317.41 = 15,190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,766.02/38,317.41 = 15,190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,766.02x = 38,317.41 × 15,190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,766.02x = 582,060,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,060,616.61/27,766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,963.06

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