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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,728.82, 38,266.29 and 15,154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,728.82, 38,266.29 and 15,154.02 is: 20,912.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,728.82 : 38,266.29 = 15,154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,728.82/38,266.29 = 15,154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,728.82x = 38,266.29 × 15,154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,728.82x = 579,888,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,888,123.99/27,728.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,912.83

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