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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,892, 38,495.82 and 15,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,892, 38,495.82 and 15,955.84 is: 22,021.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,892 : 38,495.82 = 15,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,892/38,495.82 = 15,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,892x = 38,495.82 × 15,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,892x = 614,233,144.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,233,144.59/27,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,021.84

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