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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,934.91, 38,550.83 and 15,188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,934.91, 38,550.83 and 15,188.82 is: 20,960.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,934.91 : 38,550.83 = 15,188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,934.91/38,550.83 = 15,188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,934.91x = 38,550.83 × 15,188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,934.91x = 585,541,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,541,541.78/27,934.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,960.93

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