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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,661.52, 38,172.48 and 15,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,661.52, 38,172.48 and 15,086 is: 20,818.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,661.52 : 38,172.48 = 15,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,661.52/38,172.48 = 15,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,661.52x = 38,172.48 × 15,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,661.52x = 575,870,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,870,033.28/27,661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,818.45

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