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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.87, 38,007.82 and 15,606.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.87, 38,007.82 and 15,606.01 is: 21,536.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.87 : 38,007.82 = 15,606.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.87/38,007.82 = 15,606.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.87x = 38,007.82 × 15,606.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.87x = 593,150,419.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,150,419.00/27,541.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,536.32

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