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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.08, 37,622.07 and 15,327.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.08, 37,622.07 and 15,327.53 is: 21,151.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.08 : 37,622.07 = 15,327.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.08/37,622.07 = 15,327.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.08x = 37,622.07 × 15,327.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.08x = 576,653,406.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,653,406.59/27,263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,151.44

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