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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,166.74, 37,490.16 and 15,835.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,166.74, 37,490.16 and 15,835.38 is: 21,852.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,166.74 : 37,490.16 = 15,835.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,166.74/37,490.16 = 15,835.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,166.74x = 37,490.16 × 15,835.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,166.74x = 593,670,929.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,670,929.86/27,166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,852.86

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