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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,769.50, 38,321.91 and 15,194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,769.50, 38,321.91 and 15,194.25 is: 20,968.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,769.50 : 38,321.91 = 15,194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,769.50/38,321.91 = 15,194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,769.50x = 38,321.91 × 15,194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,769.50x = 582,272,681.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,272,681.02/27,769.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,968.07

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