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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,666.33, 38,179.13 and 15,565.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,666.33, 38,179.13 and 15,565.89 is: 21,480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,666.33 : 38,179.13 = 15,565.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,666.33/38,179.13 = 15,565.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,666.33x = 38,179.13 × 15,565.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,666.33x = 594,292,060.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,292,060.05/27,666.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,480.70

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