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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,664.61, 38,177.10 and 15,089.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,664.61, 38,177.10 and 15,089.36 is: 20,823.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,664.61 : 38,177.10 = 15,089.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,664.61/38,177.10 = 15,089.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,664.61x = 38,177.10 × 15,089.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,664.61x = 576,067,814.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,067,814.77/27,664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.28

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