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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,243.09, 37,591.25 and 15,304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,243.09, 37,591.25 and 15,304.14 is: 21,117.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,243.09 : 37,591.25 = 15,304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,243.09/37,591.25 = 15,304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,243.09x = 37,591.25 × 15,304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,243.09x = 575,301,676.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,301,676.25/27,243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,117.34

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