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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,181.19, 37,504.69 and 15,852.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,181.19, 37,504.69 and 15,852.53 is: 21,873.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,181.19 : 37,504.69 = 15,852.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,181.19/37,504.69 = 15,852.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,181.19x = 37,504.69 × 15,852.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,181.19x = 594,544,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,544,277.50/27,181.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,873.37

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