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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,790, 38,350.32 and 15,214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,790, 38,350.32 and 15,214.96 is: 20,996.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,790 : 38,350.32 = 15,214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,790/38,350.32 = 15,214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,790x = 38,350.32 × 15,214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,790x = 583,498,584.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,498,584.79/27,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,996.71

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