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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,254.34, 37,611.94 and 15,317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,254.34, 37,611.94 and 15,317.44 is: 21,138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,254.34 : 37,611.94 = 15,317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,254.34/37,611.94 = 15,317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,254.34x = 37,611.94 × 15,317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,254.34x = 576,118,634.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,118,634.23/27,254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,138.60

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