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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592.76, 38,077.98 and 15,017.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592.76, 38,077.98 and 15,017.48 is: 20,724.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592.76 : 38,077.98 = 15,017.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592.76/38,077.98 = 15,017.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592.76x = 38,077.98 × 15,017.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592.76x = 571,835,303.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,835,303.09/27,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.11

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