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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,669, 38,184.03 and 15,094.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,669, 38,184.03 and 15,094.56 is: 20,830.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,669 : 38,184.03 = 15,094.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,669/38,184.03 = 15,094.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,669x = 38,184.03 × 15,094.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,669x = 576,371,131.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,371,131.88/27,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.93

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