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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,672.69, 38,188.19 and 15,097.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,672.69, 38,188.19 and 15,097.44 is: 20,834.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,672.69 : 38,188.19 = 15,097.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,672.69/38,188.19 = 15,097.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,672.69x = 38,188.19 × 15,097.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,672.69x = 576,543,907.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,543,907.23/27,672.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.40

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