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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,729.92, 38,267.21 and 15,154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,729.92, 38,267.21 and 15,154.67 is: 20,913.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,729.92 : 38,267.21 = 15,154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,729.92/38,267.21 = 15,154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,729.92x = 38,267.21 × 15,154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,729.92x = 579,926,863.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,926,863.60/27,729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,913.40

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