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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,674.01, 38,190.69 and 15,098.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,674.01, 38,190.69 and 15,098.76 is: 20,836.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,674.01 : 38,190.69 = 15,098.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,674.01/38,190.69 = 15,098.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,674.01x = 38,190.69 × 15,098.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,674.01x = 576,632,062.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,632,062.54/27,674.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,836.59

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