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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,794.03, 38,355.82 and 15,047.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,794.03, 38,355.82 and 15,047.34 is: 20,765.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,794.03 : 38,355.82 = 15,047.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,794.03/38,355.82 = 15,047.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,794.03x = 38,355.82 × 15,047.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,794.03x = 577,153,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,153,249.01/27,794.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,765.37

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