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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,770.90, 38,324.77 and 15,195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,770.90, 38,324.77 and 15,195.66 is: 20,970.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,770.90 : 38,324.77 = 15,195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,770.90/38,324.77 = 15,195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,770.90x = 38,324.77 × 15,195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,770.90x = 582,370,174.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,370,174.50/27,770.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,970.52

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