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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,582.12, 38,063.52 and 15,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,582.12, 38,063.52 and 15,007.14 is: 20,709.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,582.12 : 38,063.52 = 15,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,582.12/38,063.52 = 15,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,582.12x = 38,063.52 × 15,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,582.12x = 571,224,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,224,573.53/27,582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.96

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