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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,167.69, 37,491.54 and 15,845.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,167.69, 37,491.54 and 15,845.04 is: 21,866.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,167.69 : 37,491.54 = 15,845.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,167.69/37,491.54 = 15,845.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,167.69x = 37,491.54 × 15,845.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,167.69x = 594,054,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,054,950.96/27,167.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,866.23

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