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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,593.98, 38,078.56 and 15,657.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,593.98, 38,078.56 and 15,657.06 is: 21,606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,593.98 : 38,078.56 = 15,657.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,593.98/38,078.56 = 15,657.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,593.98x = 38,078.56 × 15,657.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,593.98x = 596,198,298.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,198,298.63/27,593.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,606.10

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