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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,668.89, 38,183.43 and 15,093.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,668.89, 38,183.43 and 15,093.64 is: 20,829.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,668.89 : 38,183.43 = 15,093.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,668.89/38,183.43 = 15,093.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,668.89x = 38,183.43 × 15,093.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,668.89x = 576,326,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,326,946.39/27,668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.42

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