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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,214.68, 37,549.69 and 15,877.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,214.68, 37,549.69 and 15,877.71 is: 21,907.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,214.68 : 37,549.69 = 15,877.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,214.68/37,549.69 = 15,877.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,214.68x = 37,549.69 × 15,877.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,214.68x = 596,203,138.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,203,138.03/27,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,907.41

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