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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,720.40, 38,252.96 and 15,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,720.40, 38,252.96 and 15,145.20 is: 20,899.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,720.40 : 38,252.96 = 15,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,720.40/38,252.96 = 15,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,720.40x = 38,252.96 × 15,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,720.40x = 579,348,729.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,348,729.79/27,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,899.72

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