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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,845.89, 38,423.78 and 15,910.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,845.89, 38,423.78 and 15,910.00 is: 21,953.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,845.89 : 38,423.78 = 15,910.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,845.89/38,423.78 = 15,910.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,845.89x = 38,423.78 × 15,910.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,845.89x = 611,322,313.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,322,313.35/27,845.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,953.77

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