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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,885.97, 38,481.78 and 15,138.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,885.97, 38,481.78 and 15,138.55 is: 20,890.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,885.97 : 38,481.78 = 15,138.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,885.97/38,481.78 = 15,138.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,885.97x = 38,481.78 × 15,138.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,885.97x = 582,558,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,558,350.62/27,885.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,890.73

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