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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,742.52, 38,284.71 and 15,167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,742.52, 38,284.71 and 15,167.27 is: 20,930.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,742.52 : 38,284.71 = 15,167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,742.52/38,284.71 = 15,167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,742.52x = 38,284.71 × 15,167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,742.52x = 580,674,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,674,533.44/27,742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,930.85

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