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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,663.76, 38,175.72 and 15,087.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,663.76, 38,175.72 and 15,087.76 is: 20,820.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,663.76 : 38,175.72 = 15,087.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,663.76/38,175.72 = 15,087.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,663.76x = 38,175.72 × 15,087.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,663.76x = 575,986,101.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,986,101.19/27,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,820.96

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