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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,894.08, 38,492.48 and 15,146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,894.08, 38,492.48 and 15,146.96 is: 20,902.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,894.08 : 38,492.48 = 15,146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,894.08/38,492.48 = 15,146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,894.08x = 38,492.48 × 15,146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,894.08x = 583,044,054.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,044,054.86/27,894.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,902.07

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