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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,669.88, 38,187.62 and 15,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,669.88, 38,187.62 and 15,406.52 is: 21,262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,669.88 : 38,187.62 = 15,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,669.88/38,187.62 = 15,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,669.88x = 38,187.62 × 15,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,669.88x = 588,338,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,338,331.28/27,669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,262.77

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