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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,673.55, 38,189.48 and 15,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,673.55, 38,189.48 and 15,098.30 is: 20,835.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,673.55 : 38,189.48 = 15,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,673.55/38,189.48 = 15,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,673.55x = 38,189.48 × 15,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,673.55x = 576,596,102.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,596,102.66/27,673.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.64

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