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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,009.16, 37,266.69 and 15,672.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,009.16, 37,266.69 and 15,672.09 is: 21,624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,009.16 : 37,266.69 = 15,672.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,009.16/37,266.69 = 15,672.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,009.16x = 37,266.69 × 15,672.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,009.16x = 584,046,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,046,919.68/27,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.03

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