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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,770.90, 38,323.74 and 15,195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,770.90, 38,323.74 and 15,195.62 is: 20,969.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,770.90 : 38,323.74 = 15,195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,770.90/38,323.74 = 15,195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,770.90x = 38,323.74 × 15,195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,770.90x = 582,352,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,352,990.02/27,770.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.90

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