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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,566.55, 38,042.19 and 15,629.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,566.55, 38,042.19 and 15,629.61 is: 21,569.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,566.55 : 38,042.19 = 15,629.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,566.55/38,042.19 = 15,629.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,566.55x = 38,042.19 × 15,629.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,566.55x = 594,584,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,584,593.25/27,566.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,569.06

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