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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,720.40, 38,256.42 and 15,787.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,720.40, 38,256.42 and 15,787.48 is: 21,788.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,720.40 : 38,256.42 = 15,787.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,720.40/38,256.42 = 15,787.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,720.40x = 38,256.42 × 15,787.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,720.40x = 603,972,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,972,465.62/27,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,788.01

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