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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,691.43, 38,209.05 and 15,754.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,691.43, 38,209.05 and 15,754.05 is: 21,737.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,691.43 : 38,209.05 = 15,754.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,691.43/38,209.05 = 15,754.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,691.43x = 38,209.05 × 15,754.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,691.43x = 601,947,284.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,947,284.15/27,691.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,737.68

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