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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,007.70, 37,255.65 and 15,827.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,007.70, 37,255.65 and 15,827.54 is: 21,833.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,007.70 : 37,255.65 = 15,827.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,007.70/37,255.65 = 15,827.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,007.70x = 37,255.65 × 15,827.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,007.70x = 589,665,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,665,290.60/27,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,833.23

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