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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,721.40, 38,256.42 and 15,146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,721.40, 38,256.42 and 15,146.16 is: 20,902.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,721.40 : 38,256.42 = 15,146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,721.40/38,256.42 = 15,146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,721.40x = 38,256.42 × 15,146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,721.40x = 579,437,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,437,858.35/27,721.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,902.19

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