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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,610.56, 38,101.41 and 15,673.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,610.56, 38,101.41 and 15,673.68 is: 21,629.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,610.56 : 38,101.41 = 15,673.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,610.56/38,101.41 = 15,673.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,610.56x = 38,101.41 × 15,673.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,610.56x = 597,189,307.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,189,307.89/27,610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,629.02

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