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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.10, 38,098.42 and 15,669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.10, 38,098.42 and 15,669.32 is: 21,624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.10 : 38,098.42 = 15,669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.10/38,098.42 = 15,669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.10x = 38,098.42 × 15,669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.10x = 596,976,104.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,976,104.81/27,607.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.01

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