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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,907.36, 38,514.30 and 15,974.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,907.36, 38,514.30 and 15,974.44 is: 22,045.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,907.36 : 38,514.30 = 15,974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,907.36/38,514.30 = 15,974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,907.36x = 38,514.30 × 15,974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,907.36x = 615,244,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,244,374.49/27,907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,045.95

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