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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,804.32, 38,371.59 and 15,871.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,804.32, 38,371.59 and 15,871.50 is: 21,903.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,804.32 : 38,371.59 = 15,871.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,804.32/38,371.59 = 15,871.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,804.32x = 38,371.59 × 15,871.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,804.32x = 609,014,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,014,690.69/27,804.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,903.60

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