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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,948.61, 38,569.17 and 15,201.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,948.61, 38,569.17 and 15,201.79 is: 20,978.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,948.61 : 38,569.17 = 15,201.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,948.61/38,569.17 = 15,201.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,948.61x = 38,569.17 × 15,201.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,948.61x = 586,320,229.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,320,229.97/27,948.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,978.52

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