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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,605.79, 38,096.17 and 15,669.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,605.79, 38,096.17 and 15,669.33 is: 21,623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,605.79 : 38,096.17 = 15,669.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,605.79/38,096.17 = 15,669.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,605.79x = 38,096.17 × 15,669.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,605.79x = 596,941,420.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,941,420.29/27,605.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,623.78

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