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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,046.67, 37,316.21 and 15,713.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,046.67, 37,316.21 and 15,713.96 is: 21,680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,046.67 : 37,316.21 = 15,713.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,046.67/37,316.21 = 15,713.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,046.67x = 37,316.21 × 15,713.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,046.67x = 586,385,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,385,166.14/27,046.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,680.50

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