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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,617.58, 38,112.71 and 15,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,617.58, 38,112.71 and 15,681.24 is: 21,640.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,617.58 : 38,112.71 = 15,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,617.58/38,112.71 = 15,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,617.58x = 38,112.71 × 15,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,617.58x = 597,654,474.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,654,474.15/27,617.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,640.36

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