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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,786.06, 38,344.77 and 15,210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,786.06, 38,344.77 and 15,210.81 is: 20,990.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,786.06 : 38,344.77 = 15,210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,786.06/38,344.77 = 15,210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,786.06x = 38,344.77 × 15,210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,786.06x = 583,255,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,255,068.80/27,786.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,990.92

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