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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,863.70, 38,451.90 and 15,927.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,863.70, 38,451.90 and 15,927.29 is: 21,979.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,863.70 : 38,451.90 = 15,927.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,863.70/38,451.90 = 15,927.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,863.70x = 38,451.90 × 15,927.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,863.70x = 612,434,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,434,790.31/27,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,979.67

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