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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,874.68, 38,466.96 and 15,127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,874.68, 38,466.96 and 15,127.92 is: 20,876.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,874.68 : 38,466.96 = 15,127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,874.68/38,466.96 = 15,127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,874.68x = 38,466.96 × 15,127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,874.68x = 581,925,093.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,925,093.52/27,874.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,876.48

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