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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,679.22, 38,197.32 and 15,744.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,679.22, 38,197.32 and 15,744.86 is: 21,727.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,679.22 : 38,197.32 = 15,744.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,679.22/38,197.32 = 15,744.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,679.22x = 38,197.32 × 15,744.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,679.22x = 601,411,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,411,571.84/27,679.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,727.91

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