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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,645.76, 38,154.81 and 15,712.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,645.76, 38,154.81 and 15,712.93 is: 21,685.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,645.76 : 38,154.81 = 15,712.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,645.76/38,154.81 = 15,712.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,645.76x = 38,154.81 × 15,712.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,645.76x = 599,523,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,523,858.69/27,645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,685.92

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