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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,644.82, 38,152.80 and 15,711.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,644.82, 38,152.80 and 15,711.09 is: 21,682.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,644.82 : 38,152.80 = 15,711.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,644.82/38,152.80 = 15,711.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,644.82x = 38,152.80 × 15,711.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,644.82x = 599,422,074.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,422,074.55/27,644.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,682.98

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