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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,718.40, 38,252.28 and 15,143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,718.40, 38,252.28 and 15,143.16 is: 20,898.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,718.40 : 38,252.28 = 15,143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,718.40/38,252.28 = 15,143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,718.40x = 38,252.28 × 15,143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,718.40x = 579,260,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,260,396.40/27,718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,898.05

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