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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,782.22, 38,339.38 and 15,206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,782.22, 38,339.38 and 15,206.88 is: 20,985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,782.22 : 38,339.38 = 15,206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,782.22/38,339.38 = 15,206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,782.22x = 38,339.38 × 15,206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,782.22x = 583,022,350.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,022,350.93/27,782.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,985.45

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