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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.67, 38,097.23 and 15,670.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.67, 38,097.23 and 15,670.83 is: 21,624.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.67 : 38,097.23 = 15,670.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.67/38,097.23 = 15,670.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.67x = 38,097.23 × 15,670.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.67x = 597,015,136.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,015,136.45/27,607.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.98

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