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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,605.67, 38,096.76 and 15,508.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,605.67, 38,096.76 and 15,508.29 is: 21,401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,605.67 : 38,096.76 = 15,508.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,605.67/38,096.76 = 15,508.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,605.67x = 38,096.76 × 15,508.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,605.67x = 590,815,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,815,602.14/27,605.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.97

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