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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,325.04, 37,716.93 and 15,997.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,325.04, 37,716.93 and 15,997.19 is: 22,081.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,325.04 : 37,716.93 = 15,997.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,325.04/37,716.93 = 15,997.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,325.04x = 37,716.93 × 15,997.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,325.04x = 603,364,706.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,364,706.84/27,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,081.02

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