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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,907.59, 38,512.90 and 15,161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,907.59, 38,512.90 and 15,161.03 is: 20,922.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,907.59 : 38,512.90 = 15,161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,907.59/38,512.90 = 15,161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,907.59x = 38,512.90 × 15,161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,907.59x = 583,895,232.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,895,232.29/27,907.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.45

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