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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,706.58, 38,225.60 and 15,766.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,706.58, 38,225.60 and 15,766.93 is: 21,752.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,706.58 : 38,225.60 = 15,766.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,706.58/38,225.60 = 15,766.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,706.58x = 38,225.60 × 15,766.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,706.58x = 602,700,359.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,700,359.41/27,706.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,752.97

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