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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,581.52, 38,063.24 and 15,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,581.52, 38,063.24 and 15,007.12 is: 20,710.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,581.52 : 38,063.24 = 15,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,581.52/38,063.24 = 15,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,581.52x = 38,063.24 × 15,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,581.52x = 571,219,610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,219,610.27/27,581.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.23

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