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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,688.68, 38,212.56 and 15,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,688.68, 38,212.56 and 15,752.52 is: 21,739.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,688.68 : 38,212.56 = 15,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,688.68/38,212.56 = 15,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,688.68x = 38,212.56 × 15,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,688.68x = 601,944,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,944,115.65/27,688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,739.72

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