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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,566.53, 38,042.66 and 15,630.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,566.53, 38,042.66 and 15,630.37 is: 21,570.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,566.53 : 38,042.66 = 15,630.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,566.53/38,042.66 = 15,630.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,566.53x = 38,042.66 × 15,630.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,566.53x = 594,620,851.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,620,851.58/27,566.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,570.39

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