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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,630.54, 38,125.86 and 15,528.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,630.54, 38,125.86 and 15,528.66 is: 21,427.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,630.54 : 38,125.86 = 15,528.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,630.54/38,125.86 = 15,528.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,630.54x = 38,125.86 × 15,528.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,630.54x = 592,043,517.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,043,517.15/27,630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,427.14

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