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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,695.27, 38,219.25 and 15,120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,695.27, 38,219.25 and 15,120.02 is: 20,865.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,695.27 : 38,219.25 = 15,120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,695.27/38,219.25 = 15,120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,695.27x = 38,219.25 × 15,120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,695.27x = 577,875,824.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,875,824.39/27,695.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,865.51

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