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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,264.21, 37,623.61 and 15,328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,264.21, 37,623.61 and 15,328.66 is: 21,152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,264.21 : 37,623.61 = 15,328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,264.21/37,623.61 = 15,328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,264.21x = 37,623.61 × 15,328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,264.21x = 576,719,525.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,719,525.66/27,264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,152.99

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