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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,738.68, 38,279.22 and 15,163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,738.68, 38,279.22 and 15,163.43 is: 20,925.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,738.68 : 38,279.22 = 15,163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,738.68/38,279.22 = 15,163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,738.68x = 38,279.22 × 15,163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,738.68x = 580,444,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,444,272.92/27,738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.45

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