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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592.73, 38,076.84 and 15,655.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592.73, 38,076.84 and 15,655.81 is: 21,604.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592.73 : 38,076.84 = 15,655.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592.73/38,076.84 = 15,655.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592.73x = 38,076.84 × 15,655.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592.73x = 596,123,503.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,123,503.78/27,592.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,604.37

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