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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,743.07, 38,285.43 and 15,167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,743.07, 38,285.43 and 15,167.82 is: 20,931.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,743.07 : 38,285.43 = 15,167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,743.07/38,285.43 = 15,167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,743.07x = 38,285.43 × 15,167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,743.07x = 580,706,510.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,706,510.86/27,743.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,931.59

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