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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,598.76, 38,085.52 and 15,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,598.76, 38,085.52 and 15,023.24 is: 20,731.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,598.76 : 38,085.52 = 15,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,598.76/38,085.52 = 15,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,598.76x = 38,085.52 × 15,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,598.76x = 572,167,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,167,907.48/27,598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,731.65

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