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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,408.04, 37,822.98 and 15,471.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,408.04, 37,822.98 and 15,471.24 is: 21,350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,408.04 : 37,822.98 = 15,471.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,408.04/37,822.98 = 15,471.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,408.04x = 37,822.98 × 15,471.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,408.04x = 585,168,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,168,401.10/27,408.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,350.25

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