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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592.08, 38,077.15 and 15,655.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592.08, 38,077.15 and 15,655.39 is: 21,604.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592.08 : 38,077.15 = 15,655.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592.08/38,077.15 = 15,655.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592.08x = 38,077.15 × 15,655.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592.08x = 596,112,603.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,112,603.92/27,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,604.48

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