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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,720.83, 38,245.47 and 15,781.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,720.83, 38,245.47 and 15,781.64 is: 21,773.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,720.83 : 38,245.47 = 15,781.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,720.83/38,245.47 = 15,781.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,720.83x = 38,245.47 × 15,781.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,720.83x = 603,575,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,575,988.76/27,720.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,773.37

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