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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,596.58, 38,083.35 and 15,659.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,596.58, 38,083.35 and 15,659.88 is: 21,610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,596.58 : 38,083.35 = 15,659.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,596.58/38,083.35 = 15,659.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,596.58x = 38,083.35 × 15,659.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,596.58x = 596,380,691.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,380,691.00/27,596.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,610.67

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