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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,728.37, 38,265.03 and 15,153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,728.37, 38,265.03 and 15,153.12 is: 20,911.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,728.37 : 38,265.03 = 15,153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,728.37/38,265.03 = 15,153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,728.37x = 38,265.03 × 15,153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,728.37x = 579,834,591.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,834,591.39/27,728.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,911.24

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