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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,168.60, 37,492.14 and 15,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,168.60, 37,492.14 and 15,069 is: 20,794.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,168.60 : 37,492.14 = 15,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,168.60/37,492.14 = 15,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,168.60x = 37,492.14 × 15,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,168.60x = 564,969,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,969,057.66/27,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,794.93

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