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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,674.04, 38,189.16 and 15,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,674.04, 38,189.16 and 15,098.52 is: 20,835.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,674.04 : 38,189.16 = 15,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,674.04/38,189.16 = 15,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,674.04x = 38,189.16 × 15,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,674.04x = 576,599,796.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,599,796.04/27,674.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.40

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