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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,284.08, 37,650.40 and 15,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,284.08, 37,650.40 and 15,184.24 is: 20,953.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,284.08 : 37,650.40 = 15,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,284.08/37,650.40 = 15,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,284.08x = 37,650.40 × 15,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,284.08x = 571,692,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,692,709.70/27,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,953.34

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