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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,621.51, 38,117.94 and 15,685.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,621.51, 38,117.94 and 15,685.09 is: 21,645.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,621.51 : 38,117.94 = 15,685.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,621.51/38,117.94 = 15,685.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,621.51x = 38,117.94 × 15,685.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,621.51x = 597,883,319.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,883,319.51/27,621.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,645.57

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