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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,657.37, 38,158.05 and 15,716.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,657.37, 38,158.05 and 15,716.35 is: 21,683.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,657.37 : 38,158.05 = 15,716.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,657.37/38,158.05 = 15,716.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,657.37x = 38,158.05 × 15,716.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,657.37x = 599,705,269.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,705,269.12/27,657.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,683.38

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