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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,639.95, 38,143.04 and 15,064.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,639.95, 38,143.04 and 15,064.70 is: 20,789.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,639.95 : 38,143.04 = 15,064.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,639.95/38,143.04 = 15,064.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,639.95x = 38,143.04 × 15,064.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,639.95x = 574,613,188.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,613,188.65/27,639.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,789.23

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