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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,717.98, 38,248.68 and 15,778.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,717.98, 38,248.68 and 15,778.92 is: 21,773.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,717.98 : 38,248.68 = 15,778.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,717.98/38,248.68 = 15,778.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,717.98x = 38,248.68 × 15,778.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,717.98x = 603,522,861.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,522,861.83/27,717.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,773.70

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