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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,608.42, 38,101.11 and 15,673.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,608.42, 38,101.11 and 15,673.34 is: 21,630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,608.42 : 38,101.11 = 15,673.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,608.42/38,101.11 = 15,673.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,608.42x = 38,101.11 × 15,673.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,608.42x = 597,171,651.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,171,651.41/27,608.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,630.06

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