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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,660.90, 38,174.31 and 15,727.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,660.90, 38,174.31 and 15,727.98 is: 21,705.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,660.90 : 38,174.31 = 15,727.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,660.90/38,174.31 = 15,727.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,660.90x = 38,174.31 × 15,727.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,660.90x = 600,404,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,404,784.19/27,660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,705.90

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