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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,676.69, 38,193.63 and 15,740.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,676.69, 38,193.63 and 15,740.01 is: 21,721.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,676.69 : 38,193.63 = 15,740.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,676.69/38,193.63 = 15,740.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,676.69x = 38,193.63 × 15,740.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,676.69x = 601,168,059.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,168,059.11/27,676.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,721.10

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