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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,675.12, 38,191.76 and 15,099.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,675.12, 38,191.76 and 15,099.92 is: 20,837.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,675.12 : 38,191.76 = 15,099.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,675.12/38,191.76 = 15,099.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,675.12x = 38,191.76 × 15,099.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,675.12x = 576,692,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,692,520.66/27,675.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.94

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