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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,006.68, 37,263.24 and 15,669.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,006.68, 37,263.24 and 15,669.61 is: 21,620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,006.68 : 37,263.24 = 15,669.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,006.68/37,263.24 = 15,669.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,006.68x = 37,263.24 × 15,669.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,006.68x = 583,900,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,900,438.14/27,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,620.59

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