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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,933.26, 38,544.66 and 15,995.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,933.26, 38,544.66 and 15,995.88 is: 22,072.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,933.26 : 38,544.66 = 15,995.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,933.26/38,544.66 = 15,995.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,933.26x = 38,544.66 × 15,995.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,933.26x = 616,555,756.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,555,756.00/27,933.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,072.46

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