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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592.20, 38,076.89 and 15,016.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592.20, 38,076.89 and 15,016.95 is: 20,723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592.20 : 38,076.89 = 15,016.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592.20/38,076.89 = 15,016.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592.20x = 38,076.89 × 15,016.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592.20x = 571,798,678.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,798,678.20/27,592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.20

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