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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,004.93, 37,260.83 and 15,667.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,004.93, 37,260.83 and 15,667.85 is: 21,618.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,004.93 : 37,260.83 = 15,667.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,004.93/37,260.83 = 15,667.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,004.93x = 37,260.83 × 15,667.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,004.93x = 583,797,095.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,797,095.32/27,004.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.17

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