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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,284.39, 37,651.90 and 15,960.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,284.39, 37,651.90 and 15,960.59 is: 22,025.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,284.39 : 37,651.90 = 15,960.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,284.39/37,651.90 = 15,960.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,284.39x = 37,651.90 × 15,960.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,284.39x = 600,946,481.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,946,481.58/27,284.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,025.29

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