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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,870.66, 38,458.71 and 15,772.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,870.66, 38,458.71 and 15,772.50 is: 21,764.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,870.66 : 38,458.71 = 15,772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,870.66/38,458.71 = 15,772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,870.66x = 38,458.71 × 15,772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,870.66x = 606,590,003.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,590,003.48/27,870.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,764.46

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