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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,772.57, 38,327.06 and 15,197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,772.57, 38,327.06 and 15,197.32 is: 20,972.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,772.57 : 38,327.06 = 15,197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,772.57/38,327.06 = 15,197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,772.57x = 38,327.06 × 15,197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,772.57x = 582,468,327.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,468,327.86/27,772.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.80

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