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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,811.89, 38,381.03 and 15,874.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,811.89, 38,381.03 and 15,874.98 is: 21,907.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,811.89 : 38,381.03 = 15,874.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,811.89/38,381.03 = 15,874.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,811.89x = 38,381.03 × 15,874.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,811.89x = 609,298,004.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,298,004.25/27,811.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,907.82

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