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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,641.46, 38,145.13 and 15,704.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,641.46, 38,145.13 and 15,704.22 is: 21,671.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,641.46 : 38,145.13 = 15,704.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,641.46/38,145.13 = 15,704.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,641.46x = 38,145.13 × 15,704.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,641.46x = 599,039,513.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,039,513.45/27,641.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,671.78

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