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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.94, 38,011.22 and 15,612.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.94, 38,011.22 and 15,612.13 is: 21,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.94 : 38,011.22 = 15,612.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.94/38,011.22 = 15,612.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.94x = 38,011.22 × 15,612.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.94x = 593,435,935.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,435,935.01/27,544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,544.29

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