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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,284.94, 37,652.67 and 15,348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,284.94, 37,652.67 and 15,348.15 is: 21,180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,284.94 : 37,652.67 = 15,348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,284.94/37,652.67 = 15,348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,284.94x = 37,652.67 × 15,348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,284.94x = 577,898,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,898,827.06/27,284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,180.14

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