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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592.96, 38,078.52 and 15,656.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592.96, 38,078.52 and 15,656.32 is: 21,605.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592.96 : 38,078.52 = 15,656.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592.96/38,078.52 = 15,656.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592.96x = 38,078.52 × 15,656.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592.96x = 596,169,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,169,494.25/27,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,605.86

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