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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,193, 37,526.40 and 15,870.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,193, 37,526.40 and 15,870.28 is: 21,901.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,193 : 37,526.40 = 15,870.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,193/37,526.40 = 15,870.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,193x = 37,526.40 × 15,870.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,193x = 595,554,475.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,554,475.39/27,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,901.02

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