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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,644.30, 38,149.20 and 15,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,644.30, 38,149.20 and 15,711.60 is: 21,682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,644.30 : 38,149.20 = 15,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,644.30/38,149.20 = 15,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,644.30x = 38,149.20 × 15,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,644.30x = 599,384,970.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,384,970.72/27,644.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,682.05

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