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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,643.68, 38,153.43 and 15,707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,643.68, 38,153.43 and 15,707.52 is: 21,679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,643.68 : 38,153.43 = 15,707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,643.68/38,153.43 = 15,707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,643.68x = 38,153.43 × 15,707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,643.68x = 599,295,764.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,295,764.79/27,643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,679.30

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