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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,872.63, 38,463.96 and 15,125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,872.63, 38,463.96 and 15,125.79 is: 20,873.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,872.63 : 38,463.96 = 15,125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,872.63/38,463.96 = 15,125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,872.63x = 38,463.96 × 15,125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,872.63x = 581,797,781.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,797,781.53/27,872.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,873.44

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