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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,593.23, 38,077.52 and 15,656.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,593.23, 38,077.52 and 15,656.31 is: 21,605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,593.23 : 38,077.52 = 15,656.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,593.23/38,077.52 = 15,656.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,593.23x = 38,077.52 × 15,656.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,593.23x = 596,153,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,153,457.15/27,593.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,605.07

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