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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,585.12, 38,067.96 and 15,010.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,585.12, 38,067.96 and 15,010.08 is: 20,714.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,585.12 : 38,067.96 = 15,010.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,585.12/38,067.96 = 15,010.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,585.12x = 38,067.96 × 15,010.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,585.12x = 571,403,125.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,403,125.04/27,585.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.18

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