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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,674.24, 38,189.12 and 15,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,674.24, 38,189.12 and 15,098.24 is: 20,834.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,674.24 : 38,189.12 = 15,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,674.24/38,189.12 = 15,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,674.24x = 38,189.12 × 15,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,674.24x = 576,588,499.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,588,499.15/27,674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.84

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