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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,668.54, 38,182.53 and 15,093.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,668.54, 38,182.53 and 15,093.29 is: 20,828.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,668.54 : 38,182.53 = 15,093.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,668.54/38,182.53 = 15,093.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,668.54x = 38,182.53 × 15,093.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,668.54x = 576,299,807.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,299,807.31/27,668.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.71

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