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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,543.81, 38,008.95 and 15,606.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,543.81, 38,008.95 and 15,606.89 is: 21,536.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,543.81 : 38,008.95 = 15,606.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,543.81/38,008.95 = 15,606.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,543.81x = 38,008.95 × 15,606.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,543.81x = 593,201,311.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,201,311.62/27,543.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,536.65

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