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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,022.76, 37,286.96 and 15,084.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,022.76, 37,286.96 and 15,084.17 is: 20,813.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,022.76 : 37,286.96 = 15,084.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,022.76/37,286.96 = 15,084.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,022.76x = 37,286.96 × 15,084.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,022.76x = 562,442,581.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,442,581.57/27,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,813.67

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