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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,724.62, 38,260.35 and 15,788.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,724.62, 38,260.35 and 15,788.01 is: 21,787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,724.62 : 38,260.35 = 15,788.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,724.62/38,260.35 = 15,788.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,724.62x = 38,260.35 × 15,788.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,724.62x = 604,054,518.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,054,518.16/27,724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,787.66

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