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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,095.76, 37,396.22 and 15,608.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,095.76, 37,396.22 and 15,608.54 is: 21,542.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,095.76 : 37,396.22 = 15,608.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,095.76/37,396.22 = 15,608.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,095.76x = 37,396.22 × 15,608.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,095.76x = 583,700,411.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,700,411.17/27,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,542.13

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