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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,719.59, 38,252.95 and 15,144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,719.59, 38,252.95 and 15,144.43 is: 20,899.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,719.59 : 38,252.95 = 15,144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,719.59/38,252.95 = 15,144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,719.59x = 38,252.95 × 15,144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,719.59x = 579,319,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,319,123.57/27,719.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,899.27

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