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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,152.18, 37,462.91 and 15,664.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,152.18, 37,462.91 and 15,664.31 is: 21,612.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,152.18 : 37,462.91 = 15,664.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,152.18/37,462.91 = 15,664.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,152.18x = 37,462.91 × 15,664.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,152.18x = 586,830,370.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,830,370.11/27,152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,612.65

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