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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,673.69, 38,189.65 and 15,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,673.69, 38,189.65 and 15,098.44 is: 20,835.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,673.69 : 38,189.65 = 15,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,673.69/38,189.65 = 15,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,673.69x = 38,189.65 × 15,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,673.69x = 576,604,062.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,604,062.54/27,673.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.82

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