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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,775.37, 38,328.54 and 15,197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,775.37, 38,328.54 and 15,197.69 is: 20,972.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,775.37 : 38,328.54 = 15,197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,775.37/38,328.54 = 15,197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,775.37x = 38,328.54 × 15,197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,775.37x = 582,505,269.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,505,269.07/27,775.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.01

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