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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,538.56, 38,007.36 and 15,602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,538.56, 38,007.36 and 15,602.40 is: 21,533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,538.56 : 38,007.36 = 15,602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,538.56/38,007.36 = 15,602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,538.56x = 38,007.36 × 15,602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,538.56x = 593,006,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,006,033.66/27,538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,533.66

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