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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,328.77, 37,711.56 and 15,996.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,328.77, 37,711.56 and 15,996.69 is: 22,074.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,328.77 : 37,711.56 = 15,996.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,328.77/37,711.56 = 15,996.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,328.77x = 37,711.56 × 15,996.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,328.77x = 603,260,134.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,260,134.74/27,328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,074.18

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