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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,582.67, 38,064.33 and 15,007.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,582.67, 38,064.33 and 15,007.15 is: 20,709.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,582.67 : 38,064.33 = 15,007.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,582.67/38,064.33 = 15,007.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,582.67x = 38,064.33 × 15,007.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,582.67x = 571,236,844.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,236,844.60/27,582.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.99

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