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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,591.12, 38,076.24 and 15,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,591.12, 38,076.24 and 15,016.08 is: 20,722.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,591.12 : 38,076.24 = 15,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,591.12/38,076.24 = 15,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,591.12x = 38,076.24 × 15,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,591.12x = 571,755,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,755,865.94/27,591.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,722.46

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