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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,648.61, 38,155.12 and 15,073.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,648.61, 38,155.12 and 15,073.36 is: 20,801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,648.61 : 38,155.12 = 15,073.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,648.61/38,155.12 = 15,073.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,648.61x = 38,155.12 × 15,073.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,648.61x = 575,125,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,125,726.53/27,648.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,801.25

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