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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,557.91, 38,026.08 and 15,620.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,557.91, 38,026.08 and 15,620.94 is: 21,554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,557.91 : 38,026.08 = 15,620.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,557.91/38,026.08 = 15,620.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,557.91x = 38,026.08 × 15,620.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,557.91x = 594,003,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,003,114.12/27,557.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,554.72

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