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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,863.51, 38,451.65 and 15,927.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,863.51, 38,451.65 and 15,927.11 is: 21,979.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,863.51 : 38,451.65 = 15,927.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,863.51/38,451.65 = 15,927.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,863.51x = 38,451.65 × 15,927.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,863.51x = 612,423,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,423,423.39/27,863.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,979.41

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