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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,904.69, 38,508.36 and 15,157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,904.69, 38,508.36 and 15,157.77 is: 20,917.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,904.69 : 38,508.36 = 15,157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,904.69/38,508.36 = 15,157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,904.69x = 38,508.36 × 15,157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,904.69x = 583,700,863.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,700,863.96/27,904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,917.66

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