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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,204.58, 37,541.70 and 15,267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,204.58, 37,541.70 and 15,267.64 is: 21,069.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,204.58 : 37,541.70 = 15,267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,204.58/37,541.70 = 15,267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,204.58x = 37,541.70 × 15,267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,204.58x = 573,173,160.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,173,160.59/27,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,069.00

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