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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,741.16, 38,282.25 and 15,804.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,741.16, 38,282.25 and 15,804.19 is: 21,809.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,741.16 : 38,282.25 = 15,804.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,741.16/38,282.25 = 15,804.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,741.16x = 38,282.25 × 15,804.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,741.16x = 605,019,952.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,019,952.63/27,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,809.47

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