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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,647.25, 38,153.48 and 15,072.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,647.25, 38,153.48 and 15,072.27 is: 20,799.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,647.25 : 38,153.48 = 15,072.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,647.25/38,153.48 = 15,072.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,647.25x = 38,153.48 × 15,072.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,647.25x = 575,059,476.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,059,476.64/27,647.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,799.88

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