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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,923.59, 38,533.89 and 15,176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,923.59, 38,533.89 and 15,176.44 is: 20,943.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,923.59 : 38,533.89 = 15,176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,923.59/38,533.89 = 15,176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,923.59x = 38,533.89 × 15,176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,923.59x = 584,807,269.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,807,269.55/27,923.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,943.13

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