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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,727.56, 38,264.13 and 15,152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,727.56, 38,264.13 and 15,152.58 is: 20,910.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,727.56 : 38,264.13 = 15,152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,727.56/38,264.13 = 15,152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,727.56x = 38,264.13 × 15,152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,727.56x = 579,800,290.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,800,290.96/27,727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,910.61

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