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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,627.86, 38,126.70 and 15,691.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,627.86, 38,126.70 and 15,691.43 is: 21,654.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,627.86 : 38,126.70 = 15,691.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,627.86/38,126.70 = 15,691.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,627.86x = 38,126.70 × 15,691.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,627.86x = 598,262,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,262,253.55/27,627.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,654.31

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