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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,314.82, 37,682.73 and 15,666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,314.82, 37,682.73 and 15,666.84 is: 21,613.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,314.82 : 37,682.73 = 15,666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,314.82/37,682.73 = 15,666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,314.82x = 37,682.73 × 15,666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,314.82x = 590,369,301.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,369,301.67/27,314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,613.52

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