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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,597.16, 38,092.68 and 15,668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,597.16, 38,092.68 and 15,668.44 is: 21,627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,597.16 : 38,092.68 = 15,668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,597.16/38,092.68 = 15,668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,597.16x = 38,092.68 × 15,668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,597.16x = 596,852,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,852,871.02/27,597.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,627.33

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