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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,584.29, 38,066.70 and 15,009.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,584.29, 38,066.70 and 15,009.04 is: 20,712.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,584.29 : 38,066.70 = 15,009.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,584.29/38,066.70 = 15,009.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,584.29x = 38,066.70 × 15,009.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,584.29x = 571,344,622.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,344,622.97/27,584.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.68

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