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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,740.64, 38,282.14 and 15,165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,740.64, 38,282.14 and 15,165.40 is: 20,928.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,740.64 : 38,282.14 = 15,165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,740.64/38,282.14 = 15,165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,740.64x = 38,282.14 × 15,165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,740.64x = 580,563,965.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,563,965.96/27,740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,928.28

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