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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,204.27, 37,541.82 and 15,267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,204.27, 37,541.82 and 15,267.66 is: 21,069.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,204.27 : 37,541.82 = 15,267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,204.27/37,541.82 = 15,267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,204.27x = 37,541.82 × 15,267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,204.27x = 573,175,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,175,743.54/27,204.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,069.33

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