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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,912.86, 38,521.89 and 15,979.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,912.86, 38,521.89 and 15,979.94 is: 22,053.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,912.86 : 38,521.89 = 15,979.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,912.86/38,521.89 = 15,979.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,912.86x = 38,521.89 × 15,979.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,912.86x = 615,577,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,577,490.89/27,912.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,053.54

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