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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,603.72, 38,093.22 and 15,028.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,603.72, 38,093.22 and 15,028.44 is: 20,739.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,603.72 : 38,093.22 = 15,028.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,603.72/38,093.22 = 15,028.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,603.72x = 38,093.22 × 15,028.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,603.72x = 572,481,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,481,671.18/27,603.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,739.29

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