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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,589, 38,072.82 and 15,013.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,589, 38,072.82 and 15,013.84 is: 20,719.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,589 : 38,072.82 = 15,013.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,589/38,072.82 = 15,013.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,589x = 38,072.82 × 15,013.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,589x = 571,619,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,619,227.83/27,589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.10

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