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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,540.68, 38,007.68 and 15,607.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,540.68, 38,007.68 and 15,607.86 is: 21,539.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,540.68 : 38,007.68 = 15,607.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,540.68/38,007.68 = 15,607.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,540.68x = 38,007.68 × 15,607.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,540.68x = 593,218,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,218,548.36/27,540.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,539.72

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