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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592.88, 38,077.98 and 15,017.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592.88, 38,077.98 and 15,017.63 is: 20,724.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592.88 : 38,077.98 = 15,017.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592.88/38,077.98 = 15,017.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592.88x = 38,077.98 × 15,017.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592.88x = 571,841,014.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,841,014.79/27,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.22

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