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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,720.24, 38,253.78 and 15,144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,720.24, 38,253.78 and 15,144.90 is: 20,899.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,720.24 : 38,253.78 = 15,144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,720.24/38,253.78 = 15,144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,720.24x = 38,253.78 × 15,144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,720.24x = 579,349,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,349,672.72/27,720.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,899.88

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