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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,144.72, 37,441.44 and 15,966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,144.72, 37,441.44 and 15,966.72 is: 22,023.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,144.72 : 37,441.44 = 15,966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,144.72/37,441.44 = 15,966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,144.72x = 37,441.44 × 15,966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,144.72x = 597,816,988.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,816,988.88/27,144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,023.32

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