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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,023.58, 37,291.68 and 15,694.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,023.58, 37,291.68 and 15,694.02 is: 21,657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,023.58 : 37,291.68 = 15,694.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,023.58/37,291.68 = 15,694.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,023.58x = 37,291.68 × 15,694.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,023.58x = 585,256,371.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,256,371.75/27,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,657.25

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