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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,673.20, 38,188.92 and 15,097.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,673.20, 38,188.92 and 15,097.96 is: 20,835.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,673.20 : 38,188.92 = 15,097.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,673.20/38,188.92 = 15,097.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,673.20x = 38,188.92 × 15,097.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,673.20x = 576,574,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,574,786.60/27,673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.13

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