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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,726.26, 38,262.22 and 15,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,726.26, 38,262.22 and 15,151 is: 20,908.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,726.26 : 38,262.22 = 15,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,726.26/38,262.22 = 15,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,726.26x = 38,262.22 × 15,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,726.26x = 579,710,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,710,895.22/27,726.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,908.37

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