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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592.54, 38,077.86 and 15,017.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592.54, 38,077.86 and 15,017.32 is: 20,723.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592.54 : 38,077.86 = 15,017.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592.54/38,077.86 = 15,017.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592.54x = 38,077.86 × 15,017.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592.54x = 571,827,408.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,827,408.54/27,592.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.99

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