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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,917.11, 38,525.93 and 15,170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,917.11, 38,525.93 and 15,170.41 is: 20,935.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,917.11 : 38,525.93 = 15,170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,917.11/38,525.93 = 15,170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,917.11x = 38,525.93 × 15,170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,917.11x = 584,454,153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,454,153.73/27,917.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,935.34

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