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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,773.39, 38,327.07 and 15,198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,773.39, 38,327.07 and 15,198.14 is: 20,973.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,773.39 : 38,327.07 = 15,198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,773.39/38,327.07 = 15,198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,773.39x = 38,327.07 × 15,198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,773.39x = 582,500,175.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,500,175.65/27,773.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,973.32

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