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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,928.94, 38,531.03 and 15,985.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,928.94, 38,531.03 and 15,985.89 is: 22,054.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,928.94 : 38,531.03 = 15,985.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,928.94/38,531.03 = 15,985.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,928.94x = 38,531.03 × 15,985.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,928.94x = 615,952,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,952,727.24/27,928.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,054.29

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