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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,871.30, 38,462.46 and 15,934.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,871.30, 38,462.46 and 15,934.96 is: 21,990.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,871.30 : 38,462.46 = 15,934.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,871.30/38,462.46 = 15,934.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,871.30x = 38,462.46 × 15,934.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,871.30x = 612,897,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,897,761.60/27,871.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,990.28

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