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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,667.22, 38,180.68 and 15,091.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,667.22, 38,180.68 and 15,091.88 is: 20,826.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,667.22 : 38,180.68 = 15,091.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,667.22/38,180.68 = 15,091.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,667.22x = 38,180.68 × 15,091.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,667.22x = 576,218,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,218,012.25/27,667.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.74

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