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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,846.46, 38,425.62 and 15,909.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,846.46, 38,425.62 and 15,909.76 is: 21,954.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,846.46 : 38,425.62 = 15,909.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,846.46/38,425.62 = 15,909.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,846.46x = 38,425.62 × 15,909.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,846.46x = 611,342,392.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,342,392.05/27,846.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,954.04

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