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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,293.84, 37,651.70 and 15,955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,293.84, 37,651.70 and 15,955.92 is: 22,011.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,293.84 : 37,651.70 = 15,955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,293.84/37,651.70 = 15,955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,293.84x = 37,651.70 × 15,955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,293.84x = 600,767,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,767,513.06/27,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.10

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