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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.50, 38,095.95 and 15,671.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.50, 38,095.95 and 15,671.34 is: 21,625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.50 : 38,095.95 = 15,671.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.50/38,095.95 = 15,671.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.50x = 38,095.95 × 15,671.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.50x = 597,014,585.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,014,585.07/27,607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,625.09

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