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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,710.65, 38,240.45 and 15,135.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,710.65, 38,240.45 and 15,135.13 is: 20,886.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,710.65 : 38,240.45 = 15,135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,710.65/38,240.45 = 15,135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,710.65x = 38,240.45 × 15,135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,710.65x = 578,773,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,773,990.81/27,710.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,886.34

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