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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,590.92, 38,076.34 and 15,654.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,590.92, 38,076.34 and 15,654.76 is: 21,604.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,590.92 : 38,076.34 = 15,654.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,590.92/38,076.34 = 15,654.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,590.92x = 38,076.34 × 15,654.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,590.92x = 596,075,964.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,075,964.38/27,590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,604.06

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