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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,770.03, 38,322.48 and 15,023.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,770.03, 38,322.48 and 15,023.17 is: 20,731.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,770.03 : 38,322.48 = 15,023.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,770.03/38,322.48 = 15,023.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,770.03x = 38,322.48 × 15,023.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,770.03x = 575,725,056.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,725,056.75/27,770.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,731.89

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