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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,744.56, 38,287.68 and 15,169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,744.56, 38,287.68 and 15,169.52 is: 20,934.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,744.56 : 38,287.68 = 15,169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,744.56/38,287.68 = 15,169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,744.56x = 38,287.68 × 15,169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,744.56x = 580,805,727.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,805,727.51/27,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,934.04

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