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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,924.17, 38,535.73 and 15,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,924.17, 38,535.73 and 15,177.60 is: 20,945.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,924.17 : 38,535.73 = 15,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,924.17/38,535.73 = 15,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,924.17x = 38,535.73 × 15,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,924.17x = 584,879,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,879,857.70/27,924.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,945.29

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