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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,668.59, 38,182.57 and 15,093.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,668.59, 38,182.57 and 15,093.25 is: 20,828.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,668.59 : 38,182.57 = 15,093.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,668.59/38,182.57 = 15,093.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,668.59x = 38,182.57 × 15,093.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,668.59x = 576,299,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,299,074.65/27,668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.64

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