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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,669.54, 38,184.03 and 15,095.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,669.54, 38,184.03 and 15,095.10 is: 20,831.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,669.54 : 38,184.03 = 15,095.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,669.54/38,184.03 = 15,095.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,669.54x = 38,184.03 × 15,095.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,669.54x = 576,391,751.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,391,751.25/27,669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.27

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