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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,247.03, 37,593.97 and 15,909.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,247.03, 37,593.97 and 15,909.31 is: 21,950.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,247.03 : 37,593.97 = 15,909.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,247.03/37,593.97 = 15,909.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,247.03x = 37,593.97 × 15,909.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,247.03x = 598,094,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,094,219.57/27,247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,950.80

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