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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,942.58, 38,551.31 and 15,841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,942.58, 38,551.31 and 15,841.76 is: 21,856.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,942.58 : 38,551.31 = 15,841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,942.58/38,551.31 = 15,841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,942.58x = 38,551.31 × 15,841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,942.58x = 610,720,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,720,600.71/27,942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,856.27

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