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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,910.55, 38,516.49 and 15,974.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,910.55, 38,516.49 and 15,974.12 is: 22,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,910.55 : 38,516.49 = 15,974.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,910.55/38,516.49 = 15,974.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,910.55x = 38,516.49 × 15,974.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,910.55x = 615,266,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,266,840.66/27,910.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,044.24

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