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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,204.85, 37,543.67 and 15,265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,204.85, 37,543.67 and 15,265.35 is: 21,066.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,204.85 : 37,543.67 = 15,265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,204.85/37,543.67 = 15,265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,204.85x = 37,543.67 × 15,265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,204.85x = 573,117,262.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,117,262.83/27,204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.73

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