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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,597.54, 38,083.58 and 15,022.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,597.54, 38,083.58 and 15,022.02 is: 20,729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,597.54 : 38,083.58 = 15,022.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,597.54/38,083.58 = 15,022.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,597.54x = 38,083.58 × 15,022.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,597.54x = 572,092,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,092,300.43/27,597.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.83

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