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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,910.79, 38,516.73 and 15,163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,910.79, 38,516.73 and 15,163.87 is: 20,926.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,910.79 : 38,516.73 = 15,163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,910.79/38,516.73 = 15,163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,910.79x = 38,516.73 × 15,163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,910.79x = 584,062,686.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,062,686.55/27,910.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.05

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