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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,770.46, 38,323.35 and 15,196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,770.46, 38,323.35 and 15,196.38 is: 20,971.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,770.46 : 38,323.35 = 15,196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,770.46/38,323.35 = 15,196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,770.46x = 38,323.35 × 15,196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,770.46x = 582,376,189.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,376,189.47/27,770.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,971.07

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