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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,825.93, 38,394.95 and 15,885.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,825.93, 38,394.95 and 15,885.45 is: 21,919.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,825.93 : 38,394.95 = 15,885.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,825.93/38,394.95 = 15,885.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,825.93x = 38,394.95 × 15,885.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,825.93x = 609,920,979.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,920,979.05/27,825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,919.16

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