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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,407.61, 37,823.09 and 15,470.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,407.61, 37,823.09 and 15,470.24 is: 21,349.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,407.61 : 37,823.09 = 15,470.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,407.61/37,823.09 = 15,470.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,407.61x = 37,823.09 × 15,470.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,407.61x = 585,132,013.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,132,013.37/27,407.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,349.25

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