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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,770.89, 38,323.67 and 15,024.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,770.89, 38,323.67 and 15,024.03 is: 20,733.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,770.89 : 38,323.67 = 15,024.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,770.89/38,323.67 = 15,024.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,770.89x = 38,323.67 × 15,024.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,770.89x = 575,775,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,775,892.67/27,770.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.08

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