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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,676.56, 38,193 and 15,101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,676.56, 38,193 and 15,101.52 is: 20,839.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,676.56 : 38,193 = 15,101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,676.56/38,193 = 15,101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,676.56x = 38,193 × 15,101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,676.56x = 576,772,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,772,353.36/27,676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,839.74

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