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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.71, 37,622.92 and 15,328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.71, 37,622.92 and 15,328.15 is: 21,152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.71 : 37,622.92 = 15,328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.71/37,622.92 = 15,328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.71x = 37,622.92 × 15,328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.71x = 576,689,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,689,761.20/27,263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,152.28

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