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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,647.96, 38,154.73 and 15,072.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,647.96, 38,154.73 and 15,072.71 is: 20,800.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,647.96 : 38,154.73 = 15,072.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,647.96/38,154.73 = 15,072.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,647.96x = 38,154.73 × 15,072.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,647.96x = 575,095,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,095,180.42/27,647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,800.64

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