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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,024.74, 37,283.54 and 15,692.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,024.74, 37,283.54 and 15,692.30 is: 21,649.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,024.74 : 37,283.54 = 15,692.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,024.74/37,283.54 = 15,692.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,024.74x = 37,283.54 × 15,692.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,024.74x = 585,064,494.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,064,494.74/27,024.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,649.22

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