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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,014.41, 37,273.93 and 15,677.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,014.41, 37,273.93 and 15,677.34 is: 21,631.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,014.41 : 37,273.93 = 15,677.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,014.41/37,273.93 = 15,677.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,014.41x = 37,273.93 × 15,677.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,014.41x = 584,356,073.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,356,073.75/27,014.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,631.27

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