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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,606.29, 38,097.14 and 15,669.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,606.29, 38,097.14 and 15,669.99 is: 21,624.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,606.29 : 38,097.14 = 15,669.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,606.29/38,097.14 = 15,669.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,606.29x = 38,097.14 × 15,669.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,606.29x = 596,981,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,981,724.48/27,606.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.85

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