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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,717.75, 38,251.31 and 15,143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,717.75, 38,251.31 and 15,143.31 is: 20,898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,717.75 : 38,251.31 = 15,143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,717.75/38,251.31 = 15,143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,717.75x = 38,251.31 × 15,143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,717.75x = 579,251,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,251,369.52/27,717.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,898.21

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