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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,335.98, 37,719.07 and 15,846.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,335.98, 37,719.07 and 15,846.74 is: 21,865.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,335.98 : 37,719.07 = 15,846.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,335.98/37,719.07 = 15,846.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,335.98x = 37,719.07 × 15,846.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,335.98x = 597,724,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,724,208.57/27,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,865.84

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