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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,665.87, 38,173.50 and 15,727.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,665.87, 38,173.50 and 15,727.17 is: 21,700.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,665.87 : 38,173.50 = 15,727.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,665.87/38,173.50 = 15,727.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,665.87x = 38,173.50 × 15,727.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,665.87x = 600,361,124.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,361,124.00/27,665.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,700.42

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