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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,747.73, 38,284.48 and 15,810.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,747.73, 38,284.48 and 15,810.81 is: 21,814.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,747.73 : 38,284.48 = 15,810.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,747.73/38,284.48 = 15,810.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,747.73x = 38,284.48 × 15,810.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,747.73x = 605,308,447.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,308,447.81/27,747.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,814.71

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