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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,764.26, 38,318.40 and 15,667.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,764.26, 38,318.40 and 15,667.24 is: 21,622.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,764.26 : 38,318.40 = 15,667.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,764.26/38,318.40 = 15,667.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,764.26x = 38,318.40 × 15,667.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,764.26x = 600,343,569.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,343,569.22/27,764.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,622.89

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