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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,741.61, 38,283.43 and 15,166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,741.61, 38,283.43 and 15,166.36 is: 20,929.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,741.61 : 38,283.43 = 15,166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,741.61/38,283.43 = 15,166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,741.61x = 38,283.43 × 15,166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,741.61x = 580,620,281.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,620,281.41/27,741.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,929.58

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