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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.70, 37,623.60 and 15,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.70, 37,623.60 and 15,327.36 is: 21,151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.70 : 37,623.60 = 15,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.70/37,623.60 = 15,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.70x = 37,623.60 × 15,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.70x = 576,670,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,670,461.70/27,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,151.58

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