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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,670.15, 38,184.63 and 15,733.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,670.15, 38,184.63 and 15,733.49 is: 21,712.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,670.15 : 38,184.63 = 15,733.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,670.15/38,184.63 = 15,733.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,670.15x = 38,184.63 × 15,733.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,670.15x = 600,777,224.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,777,224.67/27,670.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,712.11

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