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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,585.56, 38,068.90 and 15,011.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,585.56, 38,068.90 and 15,011.16 is: 20,715.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,585.56 : 38,068.90 = 15,011.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,585.56/38,068.90 = 15,011.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,585.56x = 38,068.90 × 15,011.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,585.56x = 571,458,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,458,348.92/27,585.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,715.85

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