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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,886.51, 38,483.69 and 15,139.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,886.51, 38,483.69 and 15,139.81 is: 20,893.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,886.51 : 38,483.69 = 15,139.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,886.51/38,483.69 = 15,139.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,886.51x = 38,483.69 × 15,139.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,886.51x = 582,635,754.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,635,754.70/27,886.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,893.10

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