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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,043.72, 37,316.34 and 15,869.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,043.72, 37,316.34 and 15,869.32 is: 21,897.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,043.72 : 37,316.34 = 15,869.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,043.72/37,316.34 = 15,869.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,043.72x = 37,316.34 × 15,869.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,043.72x = 592,184,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,184,940.69/27,043.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,897.32

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