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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,598.54, 38,086.91 and 15,501.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,598.54, 38,086.91 and 15,501.15 is: 21,392.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,598.54 : 38,086.91 = 15,501.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,598.54/38,086.91 = 15,501.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,598.54x = 38,086.91 × 15,501.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,598.54x = 590,391,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,391,092.34/27,598.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,392.11

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