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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,957.54, 38,581.13 and 15,860.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,957.54, 38,581.13 and 15,860.24 is: 21,886.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,957.54 : 38,581.13 = 15,860.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,957.54/38,581.13 = 15,860.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,957.54x = 38,581.13 × 15,860.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,957.54x = 611,905,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,905,828.02/27,957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,886.97

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