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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,663.31, 38,178.59 and 15,728.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,663.31, 38,178.59 and 15,728.43 is: 21,707.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,663.31 : 38,178.59 = 15,728.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,663.31/38,178.59 = 15,728.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,663.31x = 38,178.59 × 15,728.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,663.31x = 600,489,280.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,489,280.31/27,663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,707.07

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