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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,799.68, 38,363.56 and 15,052.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,799.68, 38,363.56 and 15,052.96 is: 20,773.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,799.68 : 38,363.56 = 15,052.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,799.68/38,363.56 = 15,052.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,799.68x = 38,363.56 × 15,052.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,799.68x = 577,485,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,485,134.14/27,799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,773.09

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