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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,533.73, 37,994.19 and 15,269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,533.73, 37,994.19 and 15,269.53 is: 21,070.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,533.73 : 37,994.19 = 15,269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,533.73/37,994.19 = 15,269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,533.73x = 37,994.19 × 15,269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,533.73x = 580,153,157.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,153,157.71/27,533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,070.64

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