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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,669.84, 38,184.30 and 15,094.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,669.84, 38,184.30 and 15,094.50 is: 20,830.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,669.84 : 38,184.30 = 15,094.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,669.84/38,184.30 = 15,094.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,669.84x = 38,184.30 × 15,094.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,669.84x = 576,372,916.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,372,916.35/27,669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.37

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