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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,023.64, 37,291.08 and 15,087.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,023.64, 37,291.08 and 15,087.74 is: 20,820.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,023.64 : 37,291.08 = 15,087.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,023.64/37,291.08 = 15,087.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,023.64x = 37,291.08 × 15,087.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,023.64x = 562,637,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,637,876.32/27,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,820.21

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