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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,674.66, 38,190.93 and 15,099.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,674.66, 38,190.93 and 15,099.38 is: 20,837.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,674.66 : 38,190.93 = 15,099.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,674.66/38,190.93 = 15,099.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,674.66x = 38,190.93 × 15,099.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,674.66x = 576,659,364.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,659,364.62/27,674.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.09

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