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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,637.57, 38,140.87 and 15,702.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,637.57, 38,140.87 and 15,702.93 is: 21,670.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,637.57 : 38,140.87 = 15,702.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,637.57/38,140.87 = 15,702.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,637.57x = 38,140.87 × 15,702.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,637.57x = 598,923,411.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,923,411.75/27,637.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,670.62

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