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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,667.28, 38,180.46 and 15,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,667.28, 38,180.46 and 15,092 is: 20,826.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,667.28 : 38,180.46 = 15,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,667.28/38,180.46 = 15,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,667.28x = 38,180.46 × 15,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,667.28x = 576,219,502.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,219,502.32/27,667.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.75

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