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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,770.67, 38,323.44 and 15,195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,770.67, 38,323.44 and 15,195.42 is: 20,969.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,770.67 : 38,323.44 = 15,195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,770.67/38,323.44 = 15,195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,770.67x = 38,323.44 × 15,195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,770.67x = 582,340,766.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,340,766.64/27,770.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.63

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