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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,689.97, 38,212.11 and 15,114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,689.97, 38,212.11 and 15,114.72 is: 20,858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,689.97 : 38,212.11 = 15,114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,689.97/38,212.11 = 15,114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,689.97x = 38,212.11 × 15,114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,689.97x = 577,565,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,565,343.26/27,689.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.29

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