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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,670.68, 38,185.86 and 15,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,670.68, 38,185.86 and 15,095.64 is: 20,832.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,670.68 : 38,185.86 = 15,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,670.68/38,185.86 = 15,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,670.68x = 38,185.86 × 15,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,670.68x = 576,439,995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,439,995.65/27,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.16

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