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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,728.06, 38,264.82 and 15,153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,728.06, 38,264.82 and 15,153.08 is: 20,911.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,728.06 : 38,264.82 = 15,153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,728.06/38,264.82 = 15,153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,728.06x = 38,264.82 × 15,153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,728.06x = 579,829,878.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,829,878.65/27,728.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,911.30

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