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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,775.13, 38,329.74 and 15,199.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,775.13, 38,329.74 and 15,199.88 is: 20,975.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,775.13 : 38,329.74 = 15,199.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,775.13/38,329.74 = 15,199.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,775.13x = 38,329.74 × 15,199.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,775.13x = 582,607,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,607,256.78/27,775.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,975.86

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