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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,743.64, 38,286.74 and 15,168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,743.64, 38,286.74 and 15,168.12 is: 20,932.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,743.64 : 38,286.74 = 15,168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,743.64/38,286.74 = 15,168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,743.64x = 38,286.74 × 15,168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,743.64x = 580,737,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,737,866.73/27,743.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,932.29

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