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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,674.22, 38,190.38 and 15,098.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,674.22, 38,190.38 and 15,098.97 is: 20,836.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,674.22 : 38,190.38 = 15,098.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,674.22/38,190.38 = 15,098.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,674.22x = 38,190.38 × 15,098.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,674.22x = 576,635,326.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,635,326.41/27,674.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,836.55

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