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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,714.56, 38,241.66 and 15,778.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,714.56, 38,241.66 and 15,778.12 is: 21,771.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,714.56 : 38,241.66 = 15,778.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,714.56/38,241.66 = 15,778.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,714.56x = 38,241.66 × 15,778.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,714.56x = 603,381,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,381,500.48/27,714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,771.28

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