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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,674.20, 38,190.26 and 15,098.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,674.20, 38,190.26 and 15,098.95 is: 20,836.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,674.20 : 38,190.26 = 15,098.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,674.20/38,190.26 = 15,098.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,674.20x = 38,190.26 × 15,098.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,674.20x = 576,632,826.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,632,826.23/27,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,836.48

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