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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,769.64, 38,322.14 and 15,194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,769.64, 38,322.14 and 15,194.39 is: 20,968.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,769.64 : 38,322.14 = 15,194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,769.64/38,322.14 = 15,194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,769.64x = 38,322.14 × 15,194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,769.64x = 582,281,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,281,273.21/27,769.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,968.27

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