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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,922.95, 38,524.98 and 15,984.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,922.95, 38,524.98 and 15,984.06 is: 22,053.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,922.95 : 38,524.98 = 15,984.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,922.95/38,524.98 = 15,984.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,922.95x = 38,524.98 × 15,984.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,922.95x = 615,785,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,785,591.82/27,922.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,053.03

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