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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,770.25, 38,323.77 and 15,195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,770.25, 38,323.77 and 15,195.81 is: 20,970.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,770.25 : 38,323.77 = 15,195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,770.25/38,323.77 = 15,195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,770.25x = 38,323.77 × 15,195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,770.25x = 582,360,727.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,360,727.40/27,770.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,970.67

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