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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,283.52, 37,645.61 and 15,950.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,283.52, 37,645.61 and 15,950.82 is: 22,008.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,283.52 : 37,645.61 = 15,950.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,283.52/37,645.61 = 15,950.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,283.52x = 37,645.61 × 15,950.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,283.52x = 600,478,269.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,478,269.15/27,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,008.83

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