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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,243.62, 37,594.48 and 15,916.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,243.62, 37,594.48 and 15,916.33 is: 21,963.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,243.62 : 37,594.48 = 15,916.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,243.62/37,594.48 = 15,916.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,243.62x = 37,594.48 × 15,916.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,243.62x = 598,366,186.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,366,186.90/27,243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,963.53

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