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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,584.37, 38,066.63 and 15,009.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,584.37, 38,066.63 and 15,009.39 is: 20,713.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,584.37 : 38,066.63 = 15,009.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,584.37/38,066.63 = 15,009.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,584.37x = 38,066.63 × 15,009.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,584.37x = 571,356,820.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,356,820.61/27,584.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.06

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