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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,718.92, 38,250.32 and 15,143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,718.92, 38,250.32 and 15,143.66 is: 20,897.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,718.92 : 38,250.32 = 15,143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,718.92/38,250.32 = 15,143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,718.92x = 38,250.32 × 15,143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,718.92x = 579,249,840.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,249,840.97/27,718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,897.27

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