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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,747.56, 38,292.55 and 15,172.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,747.56, 38,292.55 and 15,172.31 is: 20,938.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,747.56 : 38,292.55 = 15,172.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,747.56/38,292.55 = 15,172.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,747.56x = 38,292.55 × 15,172.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,747.56x = 580,986,497.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,986,497.09/27,747.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,938.29

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