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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,668.79, 38,183.00 and 15,094.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,668.79, 38,183.00 and 15,094.35 is: 20,830.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,668.79 : 38,183.00 = 15,094.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,668.79/38,183.00 = 15,094.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,668.79x = 38,183.00 × 15,094.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,668.79x = 576,347,490.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,347,490.58/27,668.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.24

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