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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,584.62, 38,066.97 and 15,009.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,584.62, 38,066.97 and 15,009.46 is: 20,713.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,584.62 : 38,066.97 = 15,009.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,584.62/38,066.97 = 15,009.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,584.62x = 38,066.97 × 15,009.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,584.62x = 571,364,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,364,663.54/27,584.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.16

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