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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,770.46, 38,323.20 and 15,195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,770.46, 38,323.20 and 15,195.18 is: 20,969.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,770.46 : 38,323.20 = 15,195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,770.46/38,323.20 = 15,195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,770.46x = 38,323.20 × 15,195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,770.46x = 582,327,922.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,327,922.18/27,770.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.33

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