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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,014.77, 37,276.71 and 15,682.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,014.77, 37,276.71 and 15,682.47 is: 21,639.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,014.77 : 37,276.71 = 15,682.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,014.77/37,276.71 = 15,682.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,014.77x = 37,276.71 × 15,682.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,014.77x = 584,590,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,590,886.27/27,014.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,639.68

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