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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,910.04, 38,515.69 and 15,163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,910.04, 38,515.69 and 15,163.12 is: 20,925.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,910.04 : 38,515.69 = 15,163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,910.04/38,515.69 = 15,163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,910.04x = 38,515.69 × 15,163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,910.04x = 584,018,029.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,018,029.35/27,910.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.02

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