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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,654.64, 38,164.30 and 15,717.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,654.64, 38,164.30 and 15,717.28 is: 21,690.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,654.64 : 38,164.30 = 15,717.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,654.64/38,164.30 = 15,717.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,654.64x = 38,164.30 × 15,717.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,654.64x = 599,838,989.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,838,989.10/27,654.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,690.36

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