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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,289.56, 37,656.54 and 15,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,289.56, 37,656.54 and 15,357 is: 21,190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,289.56 : 37,656.54 = 15,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,289.56/37,656.54 = 15,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,289.56x = 37,656.54 × 15,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,289.56x = 578,291,484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,291,484.78/27,289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,190.94

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