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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,726.96, 38,263.14 and 15,151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,726.96, 38,263.14 and 15,151.80 is: 20,909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,726.96 : 38,263.14 = 15,151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,726.96/38,263.14 = 15,151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,726.96x = 38,263.14 × 15,151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,726.96x = 579,755,444.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,755,444.65/27,726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,909.45

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