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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.17, 38,096.53 and 15,670.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.17, 38,096.53 and 15,670.33 is: 21,624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.17 : 38,096.53 = 15,670.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.17/38,096.53 = 15,670.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.17x = 38,096.53 × 15,670.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.17x = 596,985,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,985,196.95/27,607.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.28

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