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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,204.76, 37,539.70 and 15,269.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,204.76, 37,539.70 and 15,269.41 is: 21,070.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,204.76 : 37,539.70 = 15,269.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,204.76/37,539.70 = 15,269.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,204.76x = 37,539.70 × 15,269.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,204.76x = 573,209,165.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,209,165.22/27,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,070.18

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