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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,627.68, 38,127.36 and 15,053.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,627.68, 38,127.36 and 15,053.12 is: 20,773.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,627.68 : 38,127.36 = 15,053.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,627.68/38,127.36 = 15,053.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,627.68x = 38,127.36 × 15,053.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,627.68x = 573,935,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,935,725.36/27,627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,773.94

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