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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,641.08, 38,145.72 and 15,706.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,641.08, 38,145.72 and 15,706.44 is: 21,675.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,641.08 : 38,145.72 = 15,706.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,641.08/38,145.72 = 15,706.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,641.08x = 38,145.72 × 15,706.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,641.08x = 599,133,462.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,133,462.44/27,641.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,675.47

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