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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,668.88, 38,182.92 and 15,093.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,668.88, 38,182.92 and 15,093.52 is: 20,828.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,668.88 : 38,182.92 = 15,093.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,668.88/38,182.92 = 15,093.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,668.88x = 38,182.92 × 15,093.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,668.88x = 576,314,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,314,666.68/27,668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.98

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