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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,646.39, 38,152.29 and 15,071.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,646.39, 38,152.29 and 15,071.14 is: 20,798.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,646.39 : 38,152.29 = 15,071.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,646.39/38,152.29 = 15,071.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,646.39x = 38,152.29 × 15,071.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,646.39x = 574,998,503.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,998,503.91/27,646.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,798.32

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