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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,772.80, 38,326.92 and 15,198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,772.80, 38,326.92 and 15,198.24 is: 20,973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,772.80 : 38,326.92 = 15,198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,772.80/38,326.92 = 15,198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,772.80x = 38,326.92 × 15,198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,772.80x = 582,501,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,501,728.62/27,772.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,973.82

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