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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,706.44, 38,236.37 and 15,773.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,706.44, 38,236.37 and 15,773.62 is: 21,768.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,706.44 : 38,236.37 = 15,773.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,706.44/38,236.37 = 15,773.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,706.44x = 38,236.37 × 15,773.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,706.44x = 603,125,970.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,125,970.56/27,706.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,768.44

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