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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,723.62, 38,258.56 and 15,786.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,723.62, 38,258.56 and 15,786.96 is: 21,785.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,723.62 : 38,258.56 = 15,786.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,723.62/38,258.56 = 15,786.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,723.62x = 38,258.56 × 15,786.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,723.62x = 603,986,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,986,452.02/27,723.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,785.99

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