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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,667.62, 38,181.51 and 15,092.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,667.62, 38,181.51 and 15,092.37 is: 20,827.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,667.62 : 38,181.51 = 15,092.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,667.62/38,181.51 = 15,092.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,667.62x = 38,181.51 × 15,092.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,667.62x = 576,249,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,249,476.08/27,667.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.58

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