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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,744.66, 38,287.77 and 15,169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,744.66, 38,287.77 and 15,169.41 is: 20,933.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,744.66 : 38,287.77 = 15,169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,744.66/38,287.77 = 15,169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,744.66x = 38,287.77 × 15,169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,744.66x = 580,802,881.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,802,881.12/27,744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,933.86

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