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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,657.54, 38,166.39 and 15,082.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,657.54, 38,166.39 and 15,082.02 is: 20,812.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,657.54 : 38,166.39 = 15,082.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,657.54/38,166.39 = 15,082.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,657.54x = 38,166.39 × 15,082.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,657.54x = 575,626,257.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,626,257.31/27,657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,812.63

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