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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,941.63, 38,548.51 and 15,998.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,941.63, 38,548.51 and 15,998.54 is: 22,071.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,941.63 : 38,548.51 = 15,998.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,941.63/38,548.51 = 15,998.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,941.63x = 38,548.51 × 15,998.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,941.63x = 616,719,646.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,719,646.44/27,941.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,071.72

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