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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,741.27, 38,282.99 and 15,166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,741.27, 38,282.99 and 15,166.02 is: 20,929.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,741.27 : 38,282.99 = 15,166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,741.27/38,282.99 = 15,166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,741.27x = 38,282.99 × 15,166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,741.27x = 580,600,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,600,516.17/27,741.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,929.13

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