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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,650.93, 38,156.63 and 15,712.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,650.93, 38,156.63 and 15,712.61 is: 21,682.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,650.93 : 38,156.63 = 15,712.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,650.93/38,156.63 = 15,712.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,650.93x = 38,156.63 × 15,712.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,650.93x = 599,540,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,540,055.32/27,650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,682.46

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