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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,747.75, 38,292.84 and 15,173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,747.75, 38,292.84 and 15,173.31 is: 20,939.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,747.75 : 38,292.84 = 15,173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,747.75/38,292.84 = 15,173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,747.75x = 38,292.84 × 15,173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,747.75x = 581,029,132.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,029,132.10/27,747.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,939.68

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