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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,641.52, 38,147.04 and 15,700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,641.52, 38,147.04 and 15,700.32 is: 21,667.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,641.52 : 38,147.04 = 15,700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,641.52/38,147.04 = 15,700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,641.52x = 38,147.04 × 15,700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,641.52x = 598,920,735.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,920,735.05/27,641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,667.43

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