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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,720.11, 38,253.78 and 15,144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,720.11, 38,253.78 and 15,144.86 is: 20,899.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,720.11 : 38,253.78 = 15,144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,720.11/38,253.78 = 15,144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,720.11x = 38,253.78 × 15,144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,720.11x = 579,347,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,347,951.30/27,720.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,899.92

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