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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,008.36, 37,273.49 and 15,684.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,008.36, 37,273.49 and 15,684.39 is: 21,645.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,008.36 : 37,273.49 = 15,684.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,008.36/37,273.49 = 15,684.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,008.36x = 37,273.49 × 15,684.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,008.36x = 584,611,875.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,611,875.40/27,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,645.59

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