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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,723.93, 38,255.43 and 15,624.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,723.93, 38,255.43 and 15,624.69 is: 21,560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,723.93 : 38,255.43 = 15,624.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,723.93/38,255.43 = 15,624.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,723.93x = 38,255.43 × 15,624.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,723.93x = 597,729,234.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,729,234.57/27,723.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,560.05

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