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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,648.08, 38,154.90 and 15,072.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,648.08, 38,154.90 and 15,072.84 is: 20,800.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,648.08 : 38,154.90 = 15,072.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,648.08/38,154.90 = 15,072.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,648.08x = 38,154.90 × 15,072.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,648.08x = 575,102,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,102,702.92/27,648.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,800.82

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