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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,546.63, 38,009.66 and 15,607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,546.63, 38,009.66 and 15,607.50 is: 21,535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,546.63 : 38,009.66 = 15,607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,546.63/38,009.66 = 15,607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,546.63x = 38,009.66 × 15,607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,546.63x = 593,235,690.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,235,690.41/27,546.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,535.69

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