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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,606.76, 38,096.14 and 15,669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,606.76, 38,096.14 and 15,669.88 is: 21,623.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,606.76 : 38,096.14 = 15,669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,606.76/38,096.14 = 15,669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,606.76x = 38,096.14 × 15,669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,606.76x = 596,961,942.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,961,942.26/27,606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,623.76

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