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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,023.59, 37,291.93 and 15,088.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,023.59, 37,291.93 and 15,088.04 is: 20,821.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,023.59 : 37,291.93 = 15,088.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,023.59/37,291.93 = 15,088.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,023.59x = 37,291.93 × 15,088.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,023.59x = 562,662,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,662,131.52/27,023.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,821.15

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