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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,886.28, 38,483.25 and 15,139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,886.28, 38,483.25 and 15,139.66 is: 20,892.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,886.28 : 38,483.25 = 15,139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,886.28/38,483.25 = 15,139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,886.28x = 38,483.25 × 15,139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,886.28x = 582,623,325.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,623,325.03/27,886.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.83

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