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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,778.33, 38,334.63 and 15,203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,778.33, 38,334.63 and 15,203.08 is: 20,980.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,778.33 : 38,334.63 = 15,203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,778.33/38,334.63 = 15,203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,778.33x = 38,334.63 × 15,203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,778.33x = 582,804,446.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,804,446.66/27,778.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,980.54

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