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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,659.04, 38,168.46 and 15,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,659.04, 38,168.46 and 15,083.52 is: 20,814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,659.04 : 38,168.46 = 15,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,659.04/38,168.46 = 15,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,659.04x = 38,168.46 × 15,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,659.04x = 575,714,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,714,729.78/27,659.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,814.70

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