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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,669.94, 38,184.65 and 15,094.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,669.94, 38,184.65 and 15,094.69 is: 20,830.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,669.94 : 38,184.65 = 15,094.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,669.94/38,184.65 = 15,094.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,669.94x = 38,184.65 × 15,094.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,669.94x = 576,385,340.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,385,340.18/27,669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.74

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