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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,673.14, 38,189.36 and 15,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,673.14, 38,189.36 and 15,097.88 is: 20,835.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,673.14 : 38,189.36 = 15,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,673.14/38,189.36 = 15,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,673.14x = 38,189.36 × 15,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,673.14x = 576,578,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,578,374.56/27,673.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.31

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