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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,664.80, 38,177.46 and 15,089.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,664.80, 38,177.46 and 15,089.76 is: 20,823.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,664.80 : 38,177.46 = 15,089.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,664.80/38,177.46 = 15,089.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,664.80x = 38,177.46 × 15,089.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,664.80x = 576,088,708.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,088,708.81/27,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.89

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