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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,922.93, 38,533.94 and 15,176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,922.93, 38,533.94 and 15,176.12 is: 20,943.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,922.93 : 38,533.94 = 15,176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,922.93/38,533.94 = 15,176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,922.93x = 38,533.94 × 15,176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,922.93x = 584,795,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,795,428.96/27,922.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,943.20

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