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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,794.53, 38,356.51 and 15,047.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,794.53, 38,356.51 and 15,047.85 is: 20,766.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,794.53 : 38,356.51 = 15,047.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,794.53/38,356.51 = 15,047.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,794.53x = 38,356.51 × 15,047.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,794.53x = 577,182,817.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,182,817.22/27,794.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,766.06

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