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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,184.08, 37,514.46 and 15,853.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,184.08, 37,514.46 and 15,853.26 is: 21,877.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,184.08 : 37,514.46 = 15,853.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,184.08/37,514.46 = 15,853.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,184.08x = 37,514.46 × 15,853.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,184.08x = 594,726,488.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,726,488.14/27,184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,877.75

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