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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,778, 38,333.64 and 15,202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,778, 38,333.64 and 15,202.76 is: 20,979.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,778 : 38,333.64 = 15,202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,778/38,333.64 = 15,202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,778x = 38,333.64 × 15,202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,778x = 582,777,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,777,128.85/27,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,979.81

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