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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,004.68, 37,260.48 and 15,667.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,004.68, 37,260.48 and 15,667.61 is: 21,617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,004.68 : 37,260.48 = 15,667.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,004.68/37,260.48 = 15,667.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,004.68x = 37,260.48 × 15,667.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,004.68x = 583,782,482.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,782,482.75/27,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,617.83

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