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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,728.50, 38,265.60 and 15,153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,728.50, 38,265.60 and 15,153.25 is: 20,911.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,728.50 : 38,265.60 = 15,153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,728.50/38,265.60 = 15,153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,728.50x = 38,265.60 × 15,153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,728.50x = 579,848,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,848,203.20/27,728.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,911.63

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