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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,019.40, 37,283.06 and 15,687.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,019.40, 37,283.06 and 15,687.09 is: 21,646.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,019.40 : 37,283.06 = 15,687.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,019.40/37,283.06 = 15,687.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,019.40x = 37,283.06 × 15,687.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,019.40x = 584,862,756.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,862,756.91/27,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,646.03

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