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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,697.73, 38,222.82 and 15,122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,697.73, 38,222.82 and 15,122.48 is: 20,869.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,697.73 : 38,222.82 = 15,122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,697.73/38,222.82 = 15,122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,697.73x = 38,222.82 × 15,122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,697.73x = 578,023,830.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,023,830.99/27,697.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,869.00

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