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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,647.07, 38,152.85 and 15,071.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,647.07, 38,152.85 and 15,071.82 is: 20,799.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,647.07 : 38,152.85 = 15,071.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,647.07/38,152.85 = 15,071.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,647.07x = 38,152.85 × 15,071.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,647.07x = 575,032,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,032,812.33/27,647.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,799.05

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