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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,567.27, 38,040.57 and 15,632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,567.27, 38,040.57 and 15,632.60 is: 21,571.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,567.27 : 38,040.57 = 15,632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,567.27/38,040.57 = 15,632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,567.27x = 38,040.57 × 15,632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,567.27x = 594,672,824.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,672,824.38/27,567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,571.70

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