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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,593.87, 38,082.96 and 15,657.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,593.87, 38,082.96 and 15,657.71 is: 21,609.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,593.87 : 38,082.96 = 15,657.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,593.87/38,082.96 = 15,657.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,593.87x = 38,082.96 × 15,657.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,593.87x = 596,291,753.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,291,753.21/27,593.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,609.58

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