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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,021.24, 37,278.72 and 15,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,021.24, 37,278.72 and 15,688.80 is: 21,644.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,021.24 : 37,278.72 = 15,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,021.24/37,278.72 = 15,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,021.24x = 37,278.72 × 15,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,021.24x = 584,858,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,858,382.34/27,021.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,644.39

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