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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,588.92, 38,073.57 and 15,652.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,588.92, 38,073.57 and 15,652.76 is: 21,601.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,588.92 : 38,073.57 = 15,652.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,588.92/38,073.57 = 15,652.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,588.92x = 38,073.57 × 15,652.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,588.92x = 595,956,453.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,956,453.55/27,588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,601.30

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