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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,767.02, 38,315.18 and 15,666.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,767.02, 38,315.18 and 15,666.79 is: 21,618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,767.02 : 38,315.18 = 15,666.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,767.02/38,315.18 = 15,666.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,767.02x = 38,315.18 × 15,666.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,767.02x = 600,275,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,275,822.25/27,767.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.30

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