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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,848.52, 38,432.99 and 15,911.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,848.52, 38,432.99 and 15,911.60 is: 21,959.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,848.52 : 38,432.99 = 15,911.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,848.52/38,432.99 = 15,911.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,848.52x = 38,432.99 × 15,911.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,848.52x = 611,530,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,530,363.68/27,848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,959.17

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