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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,742.56, 38,284.40 and 15,806.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,742.56, 38,284.40 and 15,806.62 is: 21,812.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,742.56 : 38,284.40 = 15,806.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,742.56/38,284.40 = 15,806.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,742.56x = 38,284.40 × 15,806.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,742.56x = 605,146,962.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,146,962.73/27,742.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,812.95

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