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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,598.22, 38,085.59 and 15,022.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,598.22, 38,085.59 and 15,022.97 is: 20,731.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,598.22 : 38,085.59 = 15,022.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,598.22/38,085.59 = 15,022.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,598.22x = 38,085.59 × 15,022.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,598.22x = 572,158,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,158,665.95/27,598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,731.72

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