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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,696.73, 38,221.44 and 15,121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,696.73, 38,221.44 and 15,121.48 is: 20,867.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,696.73 : 38,221.44 = 15,121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,696.73/38,221.44 = 15,121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,696.73x = 38,221.44 × 15,121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,696.73x = 577,964,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,964,740.53/27,696.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,867.62

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