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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,017.14, 37,277.62 and 15,680.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,017.14, 37,277.62 and 15,680.04 is: 21,634.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,017.14 : 37,277.62 = 15,680.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,017.14/37,277.62 = 15,680.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,017.14x = 37,277.62 × 15,680.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,017.14x = 584,514,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,514,572.70/27,017.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,634.95

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