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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,997.78, 38,637.40 and 15,422.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,997.78, 38,637.40 and 15,422.54 is: 21,283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,997.78 : 38,637.40 = 15,422.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,997.78/38,637.40 = 15,422.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,997.78x = 38,637.40 × 15,422.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,997.78x = 595,886,847.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,886,847.00/27,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,283.36

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