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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,696.94, 38,225.40 and 15,757.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,696.94, 38,225.40 and 15,757.96 is: 21,748.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,696.94 : 38,225.40 = 15,757.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,696.94/38,225.40 = 15,757.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,696.94x = 38,225.40 × 15,757.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,696.94x = 602,354,324.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,354,324.18/27,696.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,748.05

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