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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,204.68, 37,541.96 and 15,267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,204.68, 37,541.96 and 15,267.08 is: 21,068.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,204.68 : 37,541.96 = 15,267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,204.68/37,541.96 = 15,267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,204.68x = 37,541.96 × 15,267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,204.68x = 573,156,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,156,106.68/27,204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,068.29

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