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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,722.06, 38,256.45 and 15,146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,722.06, 38,256.45 and 15,146.81 is: 20,902.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,722.06 : 38,256.45 = 15,146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,722.06/38,256.45 = 15,146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,722.06x = 38,256.45 × 15,146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,722.06x = 579,463,275.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,463,275.07/27,722.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,902.60

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