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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,640.19, 38,143.59 and 15,704.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,640.19, 38,143.59 and 15,704.19 is: 21,671.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,640.19 : 38,143.59 = 15,704.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,640.19/38,143.59 = 15,704.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,640.19x = 38,143.59 × 15,704.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,640.19x = 599,014,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,014,184.64/27,640.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,671.86

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