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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,203.96, 37,541.86 and 15,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,203.96, 37,541.86 and 15,266.60 is: 21,068.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,203.96 : 37,541.86 = 15,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,203.96/37,541.86 = 15,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,203.96x = 37,541.86 × 15,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,203.96x = 573,136,559.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,136,559.88/27,203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,068.13

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