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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,907.26, 38,505.96 and 15,974.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,907.26, 38,505.96 and 15,974.34 is: 22,041.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,907.26 : 38,505.96 = 15,974.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,907.26/38,505.96 = 15,974.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,907.26x = 38,505.96 × 15,974.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,907.26x = 615,107,297.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,107,297.07/27,907.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.12

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