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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,808.63, 38,376.53 and 15,871.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,808.63, 38,376.53 and 15,871.73 is: 21,903.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,808.63 : 38,376.53 = 15,871.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,808.63/38,376.53 = 15,871.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,808.63x = 38,376.53 × 15,871.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,808.63x = 609,101,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,101,922.50/27,808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,903.34

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