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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,892.22, 38,488.97 and 15,316.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,892.22, 38,488.97 and 15,316.97 is: 21,136.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,892.22 : 38,488.97 = 15,316.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,892.22/38,488.97 = 15,316.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,892.22x = 38,488.97 × 15,316.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,892.22x = 589,534,244.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,534,244.67/27,892.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,136.16

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