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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,785.59, 38,341.41 and 15,845.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,785.59, 38,341.41 and 15,845.77 is: 21,865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,785.59 : 38,341.41 = 15,845.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,785.59/38,341.41 = 15,845.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,785.59x = 38,341.41 × 15,845.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,785.59x = 607,549,164.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,549,164.34/27,785.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,865.62

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