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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,658.90, 38,171.56 and 15,725.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,658.90, 38,171.56 and 15,725.98 is: 21,703.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,658.90 : 38,171.56 = 15,725.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,658.90/38,171.56 = 15,725.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,658.90x = 38,171.56 × 15,725.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,658.90x = 600,285,189.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,285,189.13/27,658.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,703.15

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