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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,597.08, 38,084.14 and 15,021.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,597.08, 38,084.14 and 15,021.96 is: 20,730.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,597.08 : 38,084.14 = 15,021.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,597.08/38,084.14 = 15,021.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,597.08x = 38,084.14 × 15,021.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,597.08x = 572,098,427.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,098,427.71/27,597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,730.40

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