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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,652.27, 38,160.14 and 15,715.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,652.27, 38,160.14 and 15,715.30 is: 21,687.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,652.27 : 38,160.14 = 15,715.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,652.27/38,160.14 = 15,715.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,652.27x = 38,160.14 × 15,715.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,652.27x = 599,698,048.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,698,048.14/27,652.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,687.12

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