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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,764.19, 38,314.22 and 15,827.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,764.19, 38,314.22 and 15,827.74 is: 21,842.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,764.19 : 38,314.22 = 15,827.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,764.19/38,314.22 = 15,827.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,764.19x = 38,314.22 × 15,827.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,764.19x = 606,427,337.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,427,337.54/27,764.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,842.07

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