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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,948.56, 38,569.73 and 15,201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,948.56, 38,569.73 and 15,201.68 is: 20,978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,948.56 : 38,569.73 = 15,201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,948.56/38,569.73 = 15,201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,948.56x = 38,569.73 × 15,201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,948.56x = 586,324,424.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,324,424.29/27,948.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,978.70

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