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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,252.86, 37,607.73 and 15,923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,252.86, 37,607.73 and 15,923.40 is: 21,973.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,252.86 : 37,607.73 = 15,923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,252.86/37,607.73 = 15,923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,252.86x = 37,607.73 × 15,923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,252.86x = 598,842,927.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,842,927.88/27,252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,973.59

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