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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,590.52, 38,075.82 and 15,654.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,590.52, 38,075.82 and 15,654.36 is: 21,603.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,590.52 : 38,075.82 = 15,654.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,590.52/38,075.82 = 15,654.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,590.52x = 38,075.82 × 15,654.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,590.52x = 596,052,765.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,052,765.71/27,590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,603.53

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