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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,583.16, 38,063.66 and 15,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,583.16, 38,063.66 and 15,007.48 is: 20,709.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,583.16 : 38,063.66 = 15,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,583.16/38,063.66 = 15,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,583.16x = 38,063.66 × 15,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,583.16x = 571,239,616.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,239,616.18/27,583.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.72

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