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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,162.50, 37,486.41 and 15,986.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,162.50, 37,486.41 and 15,986.66 is: 22,062.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,162.50 : 37,486.41 = 15,986.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,162.50/37,486.41 = 15,986.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,162.50x = 37,486.41 × 15,986.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,162.50x = 599,282,491.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,282,491.29/27,162.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,062.86

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