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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,236.83, 37,587.80 and 15,299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,236.83, 37,587.80 and 15,299.91 is: 21,114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,236.83 : 37,587.80 = 15,299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,236.83/37,587.80 = 15,299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,236.83x = 37,587.80 × 15,299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,236.83x = 575,089,957.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,089,957.10/27,236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,114.42

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