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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,566.17, 38,040.43 and 15,630.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,566.17, 38,040.43 and 15,630.57 is: 21,569.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,566.17 : 38,040.43 = 15,630.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,566.17/38,040.43 = 15,630.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,566.17x = 38,040.43 × 15,630.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,566.17x = 594,593,525.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,593,525.79/27,566.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,569.68

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