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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,027.14, 37,295.84 and 15,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,027.14, 37,295.84 and 15,695.84 is: 21,659.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,027.14 : 37,295.84 = 15,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,027.14/37,295.84 = 15,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,027.14x = 37,295.84 × 15,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,027.14x = 585,389,669.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,389,669.78/27,027.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,659.33

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