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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,724.68, 38,260.62 and 15,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,724.68, 38,260.62 and 15,150.24 is: 20,907.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,724.68 : 38,260.62 = 15,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,724.68/38,260.62 = 15,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,724.68x = 38,260.62 × 15,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,724.68x = 579,657,575.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,657,575.55/27,724.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,907.64

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