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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,215.82, 37,558.98 and 15,883.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,215.82, 37,558.98 and 15,883.56 is: 21,919.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,215.82 : 37,558.98 = 15,883.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,215.82/37,558.98 = 15,883.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,215.82x = 37,558.98 × 15,883.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,215.82x = 596,570,312.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,570,312.37/27,215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,919.98

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