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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,856.36, 38,442.58 and 15,921.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,856.36, 38,442.58 and 15,921.64 is: 21,972.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,856.36 : 38,442.58 = 15,921.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,856.36/38,442.58 = 15,921.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,856.36x = 38,442.58 × 15,921.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,856.36x = 612,068,919.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,068,919.43/27,856.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,972.32

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