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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,181.16, 37,502.86 and 15,693.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,181.16, 37,502.86 and 15,693.26 is: 21,652.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,181.16 : 37,502.86 = 15,693.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,181.16/37,502.86 = 15,693.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,181.16x = 37,502.86 × 15,693.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,181.16x = 588,542,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,542,132.72/27,181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,652.58

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