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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,943.96, 38,562.93 and 15,197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,943.96, 38,562.93 and 15,197.27 is: 20,972.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,943.96 : 38,562.93 = 15,197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,943.96/38,562.93 = 15,197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,943.96x = 38,562.93 × 15,197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,943.96x = 586,051,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,051,009.40/27,943.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.37

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