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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,360.67, 37,757.23 and 15,424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,360.67, 37,757.23 and 15,424.02 is: 21,284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,360.67 : 37,757.23 = 15,424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,360.67/37,757.23 = 15,424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,360.67x = 37,757.23 × 15,424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,360.67x = 582,368,210.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,368,210.41/27,360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,284.86

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