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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,718.46, 38,251.40 and 15,143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,718.46, 38,251.40 and 15,143.30 is: 20,897.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,718.46 : 38,251.40 = 15,143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,718.46/38,251.40 = 15,143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,718.46x = 38,251.40 × 15,143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,718.46x = 579,252,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,252,425.62/27,718.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,897.71

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