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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,143, 37,460.08 and 15,658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,143, 37,460.08 and 15,658.32 is: 21,610.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,143 : 37,460.08 = 15,658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,143/37,460.08 = 15,658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,143x = 37,460.08 × 15,658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,143x = 586,561,919.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,561,919.87/27,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,610.06

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