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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,604.82, 38,093.33 and 15,666.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,604.82, 38,093.33 and 15,666.53 is: 21,619.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,604.82 : 38,093.33 = 15,666.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,604.82/38,093.33 = 15,666.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,604.82x = 38,093.33 × 15,666.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,604.82x = 596,790,028.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,790,028.45/27,604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,619.06

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