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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,945.94, 38,565.55 and 15,199.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,945.94, 38,565.55 and 15,199.27 is: 20,975.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,945.94 : 38,565.55 = 15,199.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,945.94/38,565.55 = 15,199.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,945.94x = 38,565.55 × 15,199.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,945.94x = 586,168,014.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,168,014.32/27,945.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,975.07

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