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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,659.39, 38,170.04 and 15,084.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,659.39, 38,170.04 and 15,084.14 is: 20,816.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,659.39 : 38,170.04 = 15,084.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,659.39/38,170.04 = 15,084.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,659.39x = 38,170.04 × 15,084.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,659.39x = 575,761,960.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,761,960.89/27,659.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,816.15

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