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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,284.83, 37,652.50 and 15,961.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,284.83, 37,652.50 and 15,961.03 is: 22,025.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,284.83 : 37,652.50 = 15,961.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,284.83/37,652.50 = 15,961.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,284.83x = 37,652.50 × 15,961.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,284.83x = 600,972,682.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,972,682.08/27,284.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,025.89

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