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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,615.49, 38,109.56 and 15,679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,615.49, 38,109.56 and 15,679.04 is: 21,637.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,615.49 : 38,109.56 = 15,679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,615.49/38,109.56 = 15,679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,615.49x = 38,109.56 × 15,679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,615.49x = 597,521,046.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,521,046.68/27,615.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,637.17

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