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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,744.13, 38,287.03 and 15,168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,744.13, 38,287.03 and 15,168.88 is: 20,933.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,744.13 : 38,287.03 = 15,168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,744.13/38,287.03 = 15,168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,744.13x = 38,287.03 × 15,168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,744.13x = 580,771,363.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,771,363.63/27,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,933.13

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