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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,174.48, 37,502.94 and 15,847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,174.48, 37,502.94 and 15,847.44 is: 21,870.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,174.48 : 37,502.94 = 15,847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,174.48/37,502.94 = 15,847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,174.48x = 37,502.94 × 15,847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,174.48x = 594,325,591.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,325,591.47/27,174.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,870.73

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