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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,714.88, 38,246.47 and 15,139.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,714.88, 38,246.47 and 15,139.63 is: 20,892.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,714.88 : 38,246.47 = 15,139.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,714.88/38,246.47 = 15,139.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,714.88x = 38,246.47 × 15,139.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,714.88x = 579,037,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,037,404.61/27,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.65

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