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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,656.91, 38,167.52 and 15,720.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,656.91, 38,167.52 and 15,720.75 is: 21,695.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,656.91 : 38,167.52 = 15,720.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,656.91/38,167.52 = 15,720.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,656.91x = 38,167.52 × 15,720.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,656.91x = 600,021,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,021,961.44/27,656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,695.19

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