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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,608.17, 38,097.91 and 15,671.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,608.17, 38,097.91 and 15,671.33 is: 21,625.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,608.17 : 38,097.91 = 15,671.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,608.17/38,097.91 = 15,671.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,608.17x = 38,097.91 × 15,671.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,608.17x = 597,044,919.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,044,919.92/27,608.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,625.66

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