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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,875.41, 38,469.23 and 15,938.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,875.41, 38,469.23 and 15,938.74 is: 21,996.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,875.41 : 38,469.23 = 15,938.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,875.41/38,469.23 = 15,938.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,875.41x = 38,469.23 × 15,938.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,875.41x = 613,150,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,150,879.10/27,875.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,996.12

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