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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,673.52, 38,189.44 and 15,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,673.52, 38,189.44 and 15,098.24 is: 20,835.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,673.52 : 38,189.44 = 15,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,673.52/38,189.44 = 15,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,673.52x = 38,189.44 × 15,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,673.52x = 576,593,330.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,593,330.59/27,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.56

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