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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,731.76, 38,269.02 and 15,156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,731.76, 38,269.02 and 15,156.51 is: 20,915.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,731.76 : 38,269.02 = 15,156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,731.76/38,269.02 = 15,156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,731.76x = 38,269.02 × 15,156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,731.76x = 580,024,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,024,784.32/27,731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,915.54

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