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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,022.88, 37,291.74 and 15,693.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,022.88, 37,291.74 and 15,693.14 is: 21,656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,022.88 : 37,291.74 = 15,693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,022.88/37,291.74 = 15,693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,022.88x = 37,291.74 × 15,693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,022.88x = 585,224,496.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,224,496.66/27,022.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,656.63

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