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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,545.13, 38,007.59 and 15,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,545.13, 38,007.59 and 15,606 is: 21,533.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,545.13 : 38,007.59 = 15,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,545.13/38,007.59 = 15,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,545.13x = 38,007.59 × 15,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,545.13x = 593,146,371.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,146,371.51/27,545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,533.62

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