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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,635.53, 38,137.08 and 15,060.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,635.53, 38,137.08 and 15,060.28 is: 20,783.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,635.53 : 38,137.08 = 15,060.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,635.53/38,137.08 = 15,060.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,635.53x = 38,137.08 × 15,060.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,635.53x = 574,355,103.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,355,103.18/27,635.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,783.21

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