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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,625.44, 38,121.72 and 15,687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,625.44, 38,121.72 and 15,687.24 is: 21,647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,625.44 : 38,121.72 = 15,687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,625.44/38,121.72 = 15,687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,625.44x = 38,121.72 × 15,687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,625.44x = 598,024,570.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,024,570.85/27,625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,647.60

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