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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,609.63, 38,098.87 and 15,673.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,609.63, 38,098.87 and 15,673.47 is: 21,628.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,609.63 : 38,098.87 = 15,673.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,609.63/38,098.87 = 15,673.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,609.63x = 38,098.87 × 15,673.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,609.63x = 597,141,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,141,495.98/27,609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,628.02

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