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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,778.24, 38,333.04 and 15,845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,778.24, 38,333.04 and 15,845.44 is: 21,866.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,778.24 : 38,333.04 = 15,845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,778.24/38,333.04 = 15,845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,778.24x = 38,333.04 × 15,845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,778.24x = 607,403,885.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,403,885.34/27,778.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,866.18

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