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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,594.27, 38,074.05 and 15,654.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,594.27, 38,074.05 and 15,654.87 is: 21,600.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,594.27 : 38,074.05 = 15,654.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,594.27/38,074.05 = 15,654.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,594.27x = 38,074.05 × 15,654.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,594.27x = 596,044,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,044,303.12/27,594.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,600.29

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