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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,785.19, 38,344.41 and 15,209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,785.19, 38,344.41 and 15,209.94 is: 20,990.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,785.19 : 38,344.41 = 15,209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,785.19/38,344.41 = 15,209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,785.19x = 38,344.41 × 15,209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,785.19x = 583,216,175.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,216,175.44/27,785.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,990.18

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