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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,787.70, 38,347.42 and 15,688.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,787.70, 38,347.42 and 15,688.87 is: 21,650.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,787.70 : 38,347.42 = 15,688.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,787.70/38,347.42 = 15,688.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,787.70x = 38,347.42 × 15,688.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,787.70x = 601,627,687.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,627,687.22/27,787.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,650.86

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