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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,694.56, 38,220.60 and 15,761.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,694.56, 38,220.60 and 15,761.76 is: 21,752.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,694.56 : 38,220.60 = 15,761.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,694.56/38,220.60 = 15,761.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,694.56x = 38,220.60 × 15,761.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,694.56x = 602,423,924.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,423,924.26/27,694.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,752.43

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