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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,164.63, 37,487.33 and 15,841.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,164.63, 37,487.33 and 15,841.98 is: 21,862.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,164.63 : 37,487.33 = 15,841.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,164.63/37,487.33 = 15,841.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,164.63x = 37,487.33 × 15,841.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,164.63x = 593,873,452.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,873,452.90/27,164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,862.02

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