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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,597.68, 38,084.28 and 15,022.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,597.68, 38,084.28 and 15,022.16 is: 20,730.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,597.68 : 38,084.28 = 15,022.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,597.68/38,084.28 = 15,022.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,597.68x = 38,084.28 × 15,022.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,597.68x = 572,108,147.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,108,147.64/27,597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,730.30

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