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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,848.62, 38,433.13 and 15,911.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,848.62, 38,433.13 and 15,911.70 is: 21,959.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,848.62 : 38,433.13 = 15,911.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,848.62/38,433.13 = 15,911.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,848.62x = 38,433.13 × 15,911.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,848.62x = 611,536,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,536,434.62/27,848.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,959.31

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