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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,610.67, 38,101.37 and 15,673.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,610.67, 38,101.37 and 15,673.83 is: 21,629.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,610.67 : 38,101.37 = 15,673.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,610.67/38,101.37 = 15,673.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,610.67x = 38,101.37 × 15,673.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,610.67x = 597,194,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,194,317.78/27,610.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,629.12

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