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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,714.21, 38,245.56 and 15,138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,714.21, 38,245.56 and 15,138.96 is: 20,891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,714.21 : 38,245.56 = 15,138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,714.21/38,245.56 = 15,138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,714.21x = 38,245.56 × 15,138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,714.21x = 578,998,003.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,998,003.02/27,714.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,891.74

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