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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,743.78, 38,282.76 and 15,644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,743.78, 38,282.76 and 15,644.88 is: 21,587.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,743.78 : 38,282.76 = 15,644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,743.78/38,282.76 = 15,644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,743.78x = 38,282.76 × 15,644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,743.78x = 598,929,186.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,929,186.27/27,743.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,587.87

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