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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,602.94, 38,092.24 and 15,666.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,602.94, 38,092.24 and 15,666.48 is: 21,619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,602.94 : 38,092.24 = 15,666.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,602.94/38,092.24 = 15,666.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,602.94x = 38,092.24 × 15,666.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,602.94x = 596,771,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,771,220.88/27,602.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,619.84

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