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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,659.32, 38,173.34 and 15,560.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,659.32, 38,173.34 and 15,560.42 is: 21,475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,659.32 : 38,173.34 = 15,560.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,659.32/38,173.34 = 15,560.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,659.32x = 38,173.34 × 15,560.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,659.32x = 593,993,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,993,051.24/27,659.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,475.33

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