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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,766.54, 38,318.78 and 15,191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,766.54, 38,318.78 and 15,191.29 is: 20,964.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,766.54 : 38,318.78 = 15,191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,766.54/38,318.78 = 15,191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,766.54x = 38,318.78 × 15,191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,766.54x = 582,111,431.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,111,431.88/27,766.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,964.50

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