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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,006.11, 37,270.38 and 15,682.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,006.11, 37,270.38 and 15,682.14 is: 21,642.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,006.11 : 37,270.38 = 15,682.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,006.11/37,270.38 = 15,682.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,006.11x = 37,270.38 × 15,682.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,006.11x = 584,479,317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,479,317.01/27,006.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,642.49

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