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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,410.23, 37,827.10 and 15,475.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,410.23, 37,827.10 and 15,475.69 is: 21,357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,410.23 : 37,827.10 = 15,475.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,410.23/37,827.10 = 15,475.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,410.23x = 37,827.10 × 15,475.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,410.23x = 585,400,434.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,400,434.51/27,410.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,357.01

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