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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,788.55, 38,351.85 and 15,849.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,788.55, 38,351.85 and 15,849.15 is: 21,873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,788.55 : 38,351.85 = 15,849.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,788.55/38,351.85 = 15,849.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,788.55x = 38,351.85 × 15,849.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,788.55x = 607,843,952.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,843,952.42/27,788.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,873.90

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