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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,695.96, 38,219.94 and 15,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,695.96, 38,219.94 and 15,759.04 is: 21,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,695.96 : 38,219.94 = 15,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,695.96/38,219.94 = 15,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,695.96x = 38,219.94 × 15,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,695.96x = 602,309,563.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,309,563.26/27,695.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,747.20

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