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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,916.86, 38,524.59 and 15,979.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,916.86, 38,524.59 and 15,979.44 is: 22,051.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,916.86 : 38,524.59 = 15,979.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,916.86/38,524.59 = 15,979.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,916.86x = 38,524.59 × 15,979.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,916.86x = 615,601,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,601,374.43/27,916.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,051.24

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