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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,776.61, 38,332.58 and 15,201.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,776.61, 38,332.58 and 15,201.63 is: 20,978.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,776.61 : 38,332.58 = 15,201.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,776.61/38,332.58 = 15,201.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,776.61x = 38,332.58 × 15,201.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,776.61x = 582,717,698.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,717,698.11/27,776.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,978.72

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