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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,647.46, 38,152.38 and 15,071.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,647.46, 38,152.38 and 15,071.94 is: 20,798.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,647.46 : 38,152.38 = 15,071.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,647.46/38,152.38 = 15,071.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,647.46x = 38,152.38 × 15,071.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,647.46x = 575,030,382.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,030,382.22/27,647.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,798.67

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