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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,673.07, 38,188.65 and 15,736.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,673.07, 38,188.65 and 15,736.41 is: 21,716.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,673.07 : 38,188.65 = 15,736.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,673.07/38,188.65 = 15,736.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,673.07x = 38,188.65 × 15,736.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,673.07x = 600,952,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,952,253.75/27,673.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,716.14

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