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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,243.74, 37,589.74 and 15,906.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,243.74, 37,589.74 and 15,906.74 is: 21,947.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,243.74 : 37,589.74 = 15,906.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,243.74/37,589.74 = 15,906.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,243.74x = 37,589.74 × 15,906.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,243.74x = 597,929,993.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,929,993.13/27,243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,947.42

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