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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,944.46, 38,563.62 and 15,197.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,944.46, 38,563.62 and 15,197.77 is: 20,973.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,944.46 : 38,563.62 = 15,197.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,944.46/38,563.62 = 15,197.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,944.46x = 38,563.62 × 15,197.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,944.46x = 586,080,758.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,080,758.32/27,944.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,973.06

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