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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592.08, 38,077.24 and 15,016.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592.08, 38,077.24 and 15,016.96 is: 20,723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592.08 : 38,077.24 = 15,016.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592.08/38,077.24 = 15,016.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592.08x = 38,077.24 × 15,016.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592.08x = 571,804,389.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,804,389.99/27,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.50

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