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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,014.91, 37,274.63 and 15,677.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,014.91, 37,274.63 and 15,677.84 is: 21,631.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,014.91 : 37,274.63 = 15,677.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,014.91/37,274.63 = 15,677.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,014.91x = 37,274.63 × 15,677.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,014.91x = 584,385,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,385,420.44/27,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,631.96

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