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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,274.05, 37,637.96 and 15,337.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,274.05, 37,637.96 and 15,337.13 is: 21,165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,274.05 : 37,637.96 = 15,337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,274.05/37,637.96 = 15,337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,274.05x = 37,637.96 × 15,337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,274.05x = 577,258,285.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,258,285.45/27,274.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,165.11

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