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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,910.61, 38,516.70 and 15,163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,910.61, 38,516.70 and 15,163.68 is: 20,925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,910.61 : 38,516.70 = 15,163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,910.61/38,516.70 = 15,163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,910.61x = 38,516.70 × 15,163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,910.61x = 584,054,913.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,054,913.46/27,910.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.91

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