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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,873.61, 38,465.68 and 15,126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,873.61, 38,465.68 and 15,126.79 is: 20,875.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,873.61 : 38,465.68 = 15,126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,873.61/38,465.68 = 15,126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,873.61x = 38,465.68 × 15,126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,873.61x = 581,862,186.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,862,186.31/27,873.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,875.02

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