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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,844.06, 38,425.10 and 15,097.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,844.06, 38,425.10 and 15,097.27 is: 20,834.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,844.06 : 38,425.10 = 15,097.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,844.06/38,425.10 = 15,097.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,844.06x = 38,425.10 × 15,097.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,844.06x = 580,114,109.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,114,109.48/27,844.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.39

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