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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,723.88, 38,258.91 and 15,787.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,723.88, 38,258.91 and 15,787.22 is: 21,786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,723.88 : 38,258.91 = 15,787.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,723.88/38,258.91 = 15,787.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,723.88x = 38,258.91 × 15,787.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,723.88x = 604,001,558.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,001,558.90/27,723.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,786.33

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