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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,605.06, 38,098.43 and 15,672.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,605.06, 38,098.43 and 15,672.26 is: 21,629.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,605.06 : 38,098.43 = 15,672.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,605.06/38,098.43 = 15,672.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,605.06x = 38,098.43 × 15,672.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,605.06x = 597,088,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,088,500.55/27,605.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,629.68

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