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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,682.47, 38,203.86 and 15,749.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,682.47, 38,203.86 and 15,749.65 is: 21,735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,682.47 : 38,203.86 = 15,749.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,682.47/38,203.86 = 15,749.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,682.47x = 38,203.86 × 15,749.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,682.47x = 601,697,423.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,697,423.65/27,682.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,735.68

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