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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.84, 37,622.40 and 15,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.84, 37,622.40 and 15,327.02 is: 21,150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.84 : 37,622.40 = 15,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.84/37,622.40 = 15,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.84x = 37,622.40 × 15,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.84x = 576,639,277.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,639,277.25/27,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,150.33

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