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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,768.76, 38,320.70 and 15,193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,768.76, 38,320.70 and 15,193.51 is: 20,966.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,768.76 : 38,320.70 = 15,193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,768.76/38,320.70 = 15,193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,768.76x = 38,320.70 × 15,193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,768.76x = 582,225,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,225,766.89/27,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.94

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