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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,294.76, 37,666.74 and 15,972.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,294.76, 37,666.74 and 15,972.04 is: 22,041.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,294.76 : 37,666.74 = 15,972.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,294.76/37,666.74 = 15,972.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,294.76x = 37,666.74 × 15,972.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,294.76x = 601,614,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,614,677.95/27,294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.40

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