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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,609.74, 38,101.62 and 15,673.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,609.74, 38,101.62 and 15,673.29 is: 21,629.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,609.74 : 38,101.62 = 15,673.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,609.74/38,101.62 = 15,673.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,609.74x = 38,101.62 × 15,673.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,609.74x = 597,177,739.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,177,739.73/27,609.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,629.24

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