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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,167.38, 37,491.08 and 15,844.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,167.38, 37,491.08 and 15,844.69 is: 21,865.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,167.38 : 37,491.08 = 15,844.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,167.38/37,491.08 = 15,844.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,167.38x = 37,491.08 × 15,844.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,167.38x = 594,034,540.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,034,540.37/27,167.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,865.73

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