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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,751.50, 38,297.07 and 15,176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,751.50, 38,297.07 and 15,176.25 is: 20,943.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,751.50 : 38,297.07 = 15,176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,751.50/38,297.07 = 15,176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,751.50x = 38,297.07 × 15,176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,751.50x = 581,205,908.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,205,908.59/27,751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,943.23

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