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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,705.24, 38,233.44 and 15,130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,705.24, 38,233.44 and 15,130.32 is: 20,879.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,705.24 : 38,233.44 = 15,130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,705.24/38,233.44 = 15,130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,705.24x = 38,233.44 × 15,130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,705.24x = 578,484,181.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,484,181.90/27,705.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,879.96

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