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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,803.72, 38,371.89 and 15,868.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,803.72, 38,371.89 and 15,868.86 is: 21,900.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,803.72 : 38,371.89 = 15,868.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,803.72/38,371.89 = 15,868.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,803.72x = 38,371.89 × 15,868.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,803.72x = 608,918,150.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,918,150.35/27,803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,900.60

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