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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,744.47, 38,287.52 and 15,169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,744.47, 38,287.52 and 15,169.22 is: 20,933.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,744.47 : 38,287.52 = 15,169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,744.47/38,287.52 = 15,169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,744.47x = 38,287.52 × 15,169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,744.47x = 580,791,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,791,660.62/27,744.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,933.60

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