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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,859.29, 38,436.46 and 15,914.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,859.29, 38,436.46 and 15,914.17 is: 21,956.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,859.29 : 38,436.46 = 15,914.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,859.29/38,436.46 = 15,914.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,859.29x = 38,436.46 × 15,914.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,859.29x = 611,684,366.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,684,366.90/27,859.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,956.21

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