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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,004.56, 37,265.52 and 15,673.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,004.56, 37,265.52 and 15,673.41 is: 21,628.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,004.56 : 37,265.52 = 15,673.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,004.56/37,265.52 = 15,673.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,004.56x = 37,265.52 × 15,673.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,004.56x = 584,077,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,077,773.82/27,004.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,628.86

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