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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,283.68, 37,651.59 and 15,347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,283.68, 37,651.59 and 15,347.16 is: 21,179.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,283.68 : 37,651.59 = 15,347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,283.68/37,651.59 = 15,347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,283.68x = 37,651.59 × 15,347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,283.68x = 577,844,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,844,975.98/27,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,179.14

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