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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,744.63, 38,281.92 and 15,804.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,744.63, 38,281.92 and 15,804.83 is: 21,807.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,744.63 : 38,281.92 = 15,804.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,744.63/38,281.92 = 15,804.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,744.63x = 38,281.92 × 15,804.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,744.63x = 605,039,046.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,039,046.26/27,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,807.43

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