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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,755.08, 38,302.44 and 15,818.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,755.08, 38,302.44 and 15,818.16 is: 21,829.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,755.08 : 38,302.44 = 15,818.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,755.08/38,302.44 = 15,818.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,755.08x = 38,302.44 × 15,818.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,755.08x = 605,874,124.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,874,124.31/27,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,829.31

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