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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,083.16, 37,374.84 and 15,759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,083.16, 37,374.84 and 15,759.36 is: 21,747.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,083.16 : 37,374.84 = 15,759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,083.16/37,374.84 = 15,759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,083.16x = 37,374.84 × 15,759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,083.16x = 589,003,558.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,003,558.50/27,083.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,747.96

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