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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,663.68, 38,175.52 and 15,088.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,663.68, 38,175.52 and 15,088.16 is: 20,821.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,663.68 : 38,175.52 = 15,088.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,663.68/38,175.52 = 15,088.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,663.68x = 38,175.52 × 15,088.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,663.68x = 575,998,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,998,353.84/27,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,821.47

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