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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,887.23, 38,481.99 and 15,948.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,887.23, 38,481.99 and 15,948.23 is: 22,007.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,887.23 : 38,481.99 = 15,948.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,887.23/38,481.99 = 15,948.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,887.23x = 38,481.99 × 15,948.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,887.23x = 613,719,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,719,627.38/27,887.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,007.19

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