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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,561.96, 38,038.32 and 15,625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,561.96, 38,038.32 and 15,625.80 is: 21,565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,561.96 : 38,038.32 = 15,625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,561.96/38,038.32 = 15,625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,561.96x = 38,038.32 × 15,625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,561.96x = 594,379,180.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,379,180.66/27,561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.20

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