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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,566.03, 38,041.97 and 15,629.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,566.03, 38,041.97 and 15,629.87 is: 21,569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,566.03 : 38,041.97 = 15,629.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,566.03/38,041.97 = 15,629.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,566.03x = 38,041.97 × 15,629.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,566.03x = 594,590,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,590,777.28/27,566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,569.70

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