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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,886.32, 38,483.22 and 15,139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,886.32, 38,483.22 and 15,139.52 is: 20,892.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,886.32 : 38,483.22 = 15,139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,886.32/38,483.22 = 15,139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,886.32x = 38,483.22 × 15,139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,886.32x = 582,617,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,617,478.85/27,886.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.59

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