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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,932.52, 38,544.80 and 15,995.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,932.52, 38,544.80 and 15,995.54 is: 22,072.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,932.52 : 38,544.80 = 15,995.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,932.52/38,544.80 = 15,995.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,932.52x = 38,544.80 × 15,995.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,932.52x = 616,544,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,544,890.19/27,932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,072.66

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