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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,651.24, 38,158.71 and 15,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,651.24, 38,158.71 and 15,714.60 is: 21,686.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,651.24 : 38,158.71 = 15,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,651.24/38,158.71 = 15,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,651.24x = 38,158.71 × 15,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,651.24x = 599,648,864.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,648,864.17/27,651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,686.15

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