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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.02, 38,006.48 and 15,604.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.02, 38,006.48 and 15,604.33 is: 21,533.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.02 : 38,006.48 = 15,604.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.02/38,006.48 = 15,604.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.02x = 38,006.48 × 15,604.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.02x = 593,065,656.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,065,656.06/27,541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,533.90

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