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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,907.54, 38,512.70 and 15,160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,907.54, 38,512.70 and 15,160.97 is: 20,922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,907.54 : 38,512.70 = 15,160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,907.54/38,512.70 = 15,160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,907.54x = 38,512.70 × 15,160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,907.54x = 583,889,889.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,889,889.32/27,907.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.30

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