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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,822.29, 38,393.33 and 15,883.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,822.29, 38,393.33 and 15,883.29 is: 21,918.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,822.29 : 38,393.33 = 15,883.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,822.29/38,393.33 = 15,883.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,822.29x = 38,393.33 × 15,883.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,822.29x = 609,812,315.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,812,315.04/27,822.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,918.12

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