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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,546.89, 38,013.91 and 15,611.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,546.89, 38,013.91 and 15,611.33 is: 21,543.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,546.89 : 38,013.91 = 15,611.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,546.89/38,013.91 = 15,611.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,546.89x = 38,013.91 × 15,611.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,546.89x = 593,447,749.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,447,749.61/27,546.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,543.19

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