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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,003.23, 37,264.59 and 15,067.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,003.23, 37,264.59 and 15,067.24 is: 20,792.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,003.23 : 37,264.59 = 15,067.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,003.23/37,264.59 = 15,067.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,003.23x = 37,264.59 × 15,067.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,003.23x = 561,474,521.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,474,521.03/27,003.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.87

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