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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,176.58, 37,504.08 and 15,845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,176.58, 37,504.08 and 15,845.76 is: 21,867.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,176.58 : 37,504.08 = 15,845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,176.58/37,504.08 = 15,845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,176.58x = 37,504.08 × 15,845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,176.58x = 594,280,650.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,280,650.70/27,176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,867.38

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