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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,289.44, 37,645.64 and 15,951.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,289.44, 37,645.64 and 15,951.53 is: 22,005.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,289.44 : 37,645.64 = 15,951.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,289.44/37,645.64 = 15,951.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,289.44x = 37,645.64 × 15,951.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,289.44x = 600,505,367.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,505,367.60/27,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,005.05

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