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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,671.54, 38,186.67 and 15,096.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,671.54, 38,186.67 and 15,096.29 is: 20,832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,671.54 : 38,186.67 = 15,096.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,671.54/38,186.67 = 15,096.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,671.54x = 38,186.67 × 15,096.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,671.54x = 576,477,044.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,477,044.45/27,671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.85

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