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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,946.13, 38,565.93 and 15,199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,946.13, 38,565.93 and 15,199.44 is: 20,975.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,946.13 : 38,565.93 = 15,199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,946.13/38,565.93 = 15,199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,946.13x = 38,565.93 × 15,199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,946.13x = 586,180,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,180,463.08/27,946.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,975.37

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