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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,620.69, 38,115.24 and 15,682.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,620.69, 38,115.24 and 15,682.46 is: 21,641.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,620.69 : 38,115.24 = 15,682.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,620.69/38,115.24 = 15,682.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,620.69x = 38,115.24 × 15,682.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,620.69x = 597,740,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,740,726.69/27,620.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,641.05

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