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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,673.02, 38,188.62 and 15,097.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,673.02, 38,188.62 and 15,097.77 is: 20,834.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,673.02 : 38,188.62 = 15,097.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,673.02/38,188.62 = 15,097.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,673.02x = 38,188.62 × 15,097.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,673.02x = 576,563,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,563,001.38/27,673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.84

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