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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,604.57, 38,091.66 and 15,502.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,604.57, 38,091.66 and 15,502.27 is: 21,391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,604.57 : 38,091.66 = 15,502.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,604.57/38,091.66 = 15,502.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,604.57x = 38,091.66 × 15,502.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,604.57x = 590,507,198.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,507,198.07/27,604.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,391.65

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