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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,606.30, 38,093.67 and 15,506.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,606.30, 38,093.67 and 15,506.70 is: 21,397.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,606.30 : 38,093.67 = 15,506.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,606.30/38,093.67 = 15,506.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,606.30x = 38,093.67 × 15,506.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,606.30x = 590,707,112.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,707,112.59/27,606.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,397.55

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