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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,753.12, 38,299.92 and 15,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,753.12, 38,299.92 and 15,177.60 is: 20,945.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,753.12 : 38,299.92 = 15,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,753.12/38,299.92 = 15,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,753.12x = 38,299.92 × 15,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,753.12x = 581,300,865.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,300,865.79/27,753.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,945.42

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