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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,722.04, 38,255.94 and 15,146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,722.04, 38,255.94 and 15,146.52 is: 20,901.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,722.04 : 38,255.94 = 15,146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,722.04/38,255.94 = 15,146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,722.04x = 38,255.94 × 15,146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,722.04x = 579,444,360.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,444,360.33/27,722.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,901.94

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