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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,625.70, 38,122.14 and 15,687.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,625.70, 38,122.14 and 15,687.46 is: 21,647.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,625.70 : 38,122.14 = 15,687.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,625.70/38,122.14 = 15,687.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,625.70x = 38,122.14 × 15,687.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,625.70x = 598,039,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,039,546.36/27,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,647.94

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