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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,003.74, 37,259.46 and 15,671.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,003.74, 37,259.46 and 15,671.84 is: 21,623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,003.74 : 37,259.46 = 15,671.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,003.74/37,259.46 = 15,671.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,003.74x = 37,259.46 × 15,671.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,003.74x = 583,924,109.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,924,109.31/27,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,623.83

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