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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,599.22, 38,086.97 and 15,023.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,599.22, 38,086.97 and 15,023.97 is: 20,733.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,599.22 : 38,086.97 = 15,023.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,599.22/38,086.97 = 15,023.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,599.22x = 38,086.97 × 15,023.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,599.22x = 572,217,494.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,217,494.67/27,599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.10

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