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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,666.52, 38,179.56 and 15,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,666.52, 38,179.56 and 15,091 is: 20,825.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,666.52 : 38,179.56 = 15,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,666.52/38,179.56 = 15,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,666.52x = 38,179.56 × 15,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,666.52x = 576,167,739.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,167,739.96/27,666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.45

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