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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,864.52, 38,452.80 and 15,117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,864.52, 38,452.80 and 15,117.72 is: 20,862.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,864.52 : 38,452.80 = 15,117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,864.52/38,452.80 = 15,117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,864.52x = 38,452.80 × 15,117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,864.52x = 581,318,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,318,663.62/27,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,862.32

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