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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,672.57, 38,188.58 and 15,097.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,672.57, 38,188.58 and 15,097.32 is: 20,834.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,672.57 : 38,188.58 = 15,097.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,672.57/38,188.58 = 15,097.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,672.57x = 38,188.58 × 15,097.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,672.57x = 576,545,021.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,545,021.66/27,672.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.53

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