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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,914.82, 38,511.48 and 15,971.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,914.82, 38,511.48 and 15,971.77 is: 22,034.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,914.82 : 38,511.48 = 15,971.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,914.82/38,511.48 = 15,971.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,914.82x = 38,511.48 × 15,971.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,914.82x = 615,096,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,096,500.92/27,914.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,034.77

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