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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.56, 38,008.40 and 15,605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.56, 38,008.40 and 15,605.34 is: 21,533.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.56 : 38,008.40 = 15,605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.56/38,008.40 = 15,605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.56x = 38,008.40 × 15,605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.56x = 593,134,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,134,004.86/27,544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,533.62

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