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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,416.16, 37,834.98 and 15,479.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,416.16, 37,834.98 and 15,479.67 is: 21,362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,416.16 : 37,834.98 = 15,479.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,416.16/37,834.98 = 15,479.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,416.16x = 37,834.98 × 15,479.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,416.16x = 585,673,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,673,004.86/27,416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,362.33

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