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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,599.62, 38,092.72 and 15,664.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,599.62, 38,092.72 and 15,664.06 is: 21,619.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,599.62 : 38,092.72 = 15,664.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,599.62/38,092.72 = 15,664.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,599.62x = 38,092.72 × 15,664.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,599.62x = 596,686,651.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,686,651.64/27,599.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,619.38

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