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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,725.26, 38,260.84 and 15,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,725.26, 38,260.84 and 15,150 is: 20,906.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,725.26 : 38,260.84 = 15,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,725.26/38,260.84 = 15,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,725.26x = 38,260.84 × 15,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,725.26x = 579,651,726
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,651,726/27,725.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,906.99

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