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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,714.22, 38,236.08 and 15,774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,714.22, 38,236.08 and 15,774.52 is: 21,763.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,714.22 : 38,236.08 = 15,774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,714.22/38,236.08 = 15,774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,714.22x = 38,236.08 × 15,774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,714.22x = 603,155,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,155,808.68/27,714.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,763.41

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