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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592.65, 38,075.99 and 15,017.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592.65, 38,075.99 and 15,017.13 is: 20,722.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592.65 : 38,075.99 = 15,017.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592.65/38,075.99 = 15,017.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592.65x = 38,075.99 × 15,017.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592.65x = 571,792,016.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,792,016.62/27,592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,722.62

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