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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,283.27, 37,647.85 and 15,346.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,283.27, 37,647.85 and 15,346.35 is: 21,176.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,283.27 : 37,647.85 = 15,346.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,283.27/37,647.85 = 15,346.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,283.27x = 37,647.85 × 15,346.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,283.27x = 577,757,082.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,757,082.85/27,283.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,176.24

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