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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,712.02, 38,247.27 and 15,773.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,712.02, 38,247.27 and 15,773.73 is: 21,770.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,712.02 : 38,247.27 = 15,773.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,712.02/38,247.27 = 15,773.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,712.02x = 38,247.27 × 15,773.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,712.02x = 603,302,110.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,302,110.22/27,712.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,770.41

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