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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,747, 38,290.86 and 15,171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,747, 38,290.86 and 15,171.75 is: 20,937.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,747 : 38,290.86 = 15,171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,747/38,290.86 = 15,171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,747x = 38,290.86 × 15,171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,747x = 580,939,355.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,939,355.21/27,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,937.02

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