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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,662.31, 38,177.21 and 15,727.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,662.31, 38,177.21 and 15,727.43 is: 21,705.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,662.31 : 38,177.21 = 15,727.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,662.31/38,177.21 = 15,727.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,662.31x = 38,177.21 × 15,727.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,662.31x = 600,429,532.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,429,532.63/27,662.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,705.69

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