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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,190.15, 37,524.96 and 15,858.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,190.15, 37,524.96 and 15,858.77 is: 21,886.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,190.15 : 37,524.96 = 15,858.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,190.15/37,524.96 = 15,858.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,190.15x = 37,524.96 × 15,858.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,190.15x = 595,099,522.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,099,522.27/27,190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,886.59

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