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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592, 38,077.08 and 15,016.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592, 38,077.08 and 15,016.72 is: 20,723.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592 : 38,077.08 = 15,016.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592/38,077.08 = 15,016.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592x = 38,077.08 × 15,016.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592x = 571,792,848.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,792,848.78/27,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.14

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