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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,725.36, 38,261.03 and 15,150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,725.36, 38,261.03 and 15,150.11 is: 20,907.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,725.36 : 38,261.03 = 15,150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,725.36/38,261.03 = 15,150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,725.36x = 38,261.03 × 15,150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,725.36x = 579,658,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,658,546.16/27,725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,907.16

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