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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,041.72, 37,313.58 and 15,867.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,041.72, 37,313.58 and 15,867.32 is: 21,894.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,041.72 : 37,313.58 = 15,867.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,041.72/37,313.58 = 15,867.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,041.72x = 37,313.58 × 15,867.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,041.72x = 592,066,514.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,066,514.21/27,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,894.56

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