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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.17, 38,009.00 and 15,607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.17, 38,009.00 and 15,607.44 is: 21,539.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.17 : 38,009.00 = 15,607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.17/38,009.00 = 15,607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.17x = 38,009.00 × 15,607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.17x = 593,223,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,223,108.92/27,541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,539.50

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