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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,582.17, 38,063.63 and 15,006.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,582.17, 38,063.63 and 15,006.65 is: 20,709.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,582.17 : 38,063.63 = 15,006.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,582.17/38,063.63 = 15,006.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,582.17x = 38,063.63 × 15,006.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,582.17x = 571,207,420.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,207,420.34/27,582.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.30

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