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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,722.65, 38,257.25 and 15,147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,722.65, 38,257.25 and 15,147.40 is: 20,903.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,722.65 : 38,257.25 = 15,147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,722.65/38,257.25 = 15,147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,722.65x = 38,257.25 × 15,147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,722.65x = 579,497,911.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,497,911.01/27,722.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,903.41

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