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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,878.28, 38,462.65 and 15,933.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,878.28, 38,462.65 and 15,933.16 is: 21,982.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,878.28 : 38,462.65 = 15,933.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,878.28/38,462.65 = 15,933.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,878.28x = 38,462.65 × 15,933.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,878.28x = 612,831,556.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,831,556.47/27,878.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,982.40

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