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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,664.56, 38,177.02 and 15,089.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,664.56, 38,177.02 and 15,089.32 is: 20,823.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,664.56 : 38,177.02 = 15,089.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,664.56/38,177.02 = 15,089.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,664.56x = 38,177.02 × 15,089.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,664.56x = 576,065,271.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,065,271.43/27,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.22

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