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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,217.88, 37,563.14 and 15,892.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,217.88, 37,563.14 and 15,892.86 is: 21,933.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,217.88 : 37,563.14 = 15,892.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,217.88/37,563.14 = 15,892.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,217.88x = 37,563.14 × 15,892.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,217.88x = 596,985,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,985,725.18/27,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,933.59

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