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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,672.29, 38,186.21 and 15,738.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,672.29, 38,186.21 and 15,738.53 is: 21,718.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,672.29 : 38,186.21 = 15,738.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,672.29/38,186.21 = 15,738.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,672.29x = 38,186.21 × 15,738.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,672.29x = 600,994,732.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,994,732.98/27,672.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,718.29

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