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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,712.56, 38,238.90 and 15,776.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,712.56, 38,238.90 and 15,776.12 is: 21,768.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,712.56 : 38,238.90 = 15,776.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,712.56/38,238.90 = 15,776.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,712.56x = 38,238.90 × 15,776.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,712.56x = 603,261,475.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,261,475.07/27,712.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,768.52

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