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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,006.06, 37,267.59 and 15,674.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,006.06, 37,267.59 and 15,674.91 is: 21,630.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,006.06 : 37,267.59 = 15,674.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,006.06/37,267.59 = 15,674.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,006.06x = 37,267.59 × 15,674.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,006.06x = 584,166,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,166,119.17/27,006.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,630.93

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