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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,294.54, 37,660.77 and 15,961.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,294.54, 37,660.77 and 15,961.83 is: 22,023.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,294.54 : 37,660.77 = 15,961.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,294.54/37,660.77 = 15,961.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,294.54x = 37,660.77 × 15,961.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,294.54x = 601,134,808.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,134,808.41/27,294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,023.99

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