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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,024.57, 37,293.08 and 15,087.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,024.57, 37,293.08 and 15,087.67 is: 20,820.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,024.57 : 37,293.08 = 15,087.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,024.57/37,293.08 = 15,087.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,024.57x = 37,293.08 × 15,087.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,024.57x = 562,665,515.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,665,515.65/27,024.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,820.52

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