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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,770.76, 38,324.25 and 15,195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,770.76, 38,324.25 and 15,195.51 is: 20,970.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,770.76 : 38,324.25 = 15,195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,770.76/38,324.25 = 15,195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,770.76x = 38,324.25 × 15,195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,770.76x = 582,356,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,356,524.12/27,770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,970.13

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