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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,788.62, 38,347.88 and 15,852.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,788.62, 38,347.88 and 15,852.14 is: 21,875.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,788.62 : 38,347.88 = 15,852.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,788.62/38,347.88 = 15,852.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,788.62x = 38,347.88 × 15,852.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,788.62x = 607,895,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,895,962.46/27,788.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,875.72

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