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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,922.59, 38,532.51 and 15,175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,922.59, 38,532.51 and 15,175.44 is: 20,941.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,922.59 : 38,532.51 = 15,175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,922.59/38,532.51 = 15,175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,922.59x = 38,532.51 × 15,175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,922.59x = 584,747,793.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,747,793.55/27,922.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,941.75

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