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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,803.56, 38,368.96 and 15,056.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,803.56, 38,368.96 and 15,056.88 is: 20,778.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,803.56 : 38,368.96 = 15,056.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,803.56/38,368.96 = 15,056.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,803.56x = 38,368.96 × 15,056.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,803.56x = 577,716,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,716,826.44/27,803.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.52

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