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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,673.64, 38,190.05 and 15,098.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,673.64, 38,190.05 and 15,098.39 is: 20,836.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,673.64 : 38,190.05 = 15,098.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,673.64/38,190.05 = 15,098.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,673.64x = 38,190.05 × 15,098.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,673.64x = 576,608,269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,608,269.02/27,673.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,836.01

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