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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,584.12, 38,066.58 and 15,009.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,584.12, 38,066.58 and 15,009.08 is: 20,712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,584.12 : 38,066.58 = 15,009.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,584.12/38,066.58 = 15,009.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,584.12x = 38,066.58 × 15,009.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,584.12x = 571,344,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,344,344.55/27,584.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.80

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