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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,938.79, 38,555.73 and 15,191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,938.79, 38,555.73 and 15,191.96 is: 20,965.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,938.79 : 38,555.73 = 15,191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,938.79/38,555.73 = 15,191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,938.79x = 38,555.73 × 15,191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,938.79x = 585,736,915.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,736,915.15/27,938.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,965.01

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