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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,583.56, 38,066.10 and 15,009.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,583.56, 38,066.10 and 15,009.16 is: 20,713.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,583.56 : 38,066.10 = 15,009.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,583.56/38,066.10 = 15,009.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,583.56x = 38,066.10 × 15,009.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,583.56x = 571,340,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,340,185.48/27,583.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.07

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