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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,914.10, 38,521.54 and 15,167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,914.10, 38,521.54 and 15,167.18 is: 20,930.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,914.10 : 38,521.54 = 15,167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,914.10/38,521.54 = 15,167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,914.10x = 38,521.54 × 15,167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,914.10x = 584,263,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,263,131.06/27,914.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,930.75

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