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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,731.29, 38,269.18 and 15,156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,731.29, 38,269.18 and 15,156.04 is: 20,915.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,731.29 : 38,269.18 = 15,156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,731.29/38,269.18 = 15,156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,731.29x = 38,269.18 × 15,156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,731.29x = 580,009,222.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,009,222.85/27,731.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,915.34

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