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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.07, 38,006.58 and 15,606.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.07, 38,006.58 and 15,606.68 is: 21,537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.07 : 38,006.58 = 15,606.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.07/38,006.58 = 15,606.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.07x = 38,006.58 × 15,606.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.07x = 593,156,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,156,531.95/27,541.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,537.16

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