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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,717.82, 38,244.93 and 15,778.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,717.82, 38,244.93 and 15,778.01 is: 21,770.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,717.82 : 38,244.93 = 15,778.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,717.82/38,244.93 = 15,778.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,717.82x = 38,244.93 × 15,778.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,717.82x = 603,428,924.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,428,924.43/27,717.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,770.43

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