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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,731.16, 38,268.78 and 15,155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,731.16, 38,268.78 and 15,155.88 is: 20,914.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,731.16 : 38,268.78 = 15,155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,731.16/38,268.78 = 15,155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,731.16x = 38,268.78 × 15,155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,731.16x = 579,997,037.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,997,037.43/27,731.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,914.99

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