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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,167.19, 37,490.85 and 15,844.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,167.19, 37,490.85 and 15,844.54 is: 21,865.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,167.19 : 37,490.85 = 15,844.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,167.19/37,490.85 = 15,844.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,167.19x = 37,490.85 × 15,844.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,167.19x = 594,025,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,025,272.46/27,167.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,865.54

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