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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,764.03, 38,314.66 and 15,017.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,764.03, 38,314.66 and 15,017.46 is: 20,724.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,764.03 : 38,314.66 = 15,017.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,764.03/38,314.66 = 15,017.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,764.03x = 38,314.66 × 15,017.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,764.03x = 575,388,873.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,388,873.96/27,764.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.26

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