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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,292.61, 37,663.95 and 15,356.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,292.61, 37,663.95 and 15,356.15 is: 21,191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,292.61 : 37,663.95 = 15,356.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,292.61/37,663.95 = 15,356.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,292.61x = 37,663.95 × 15,356.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,292.61x = 578,373,077.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,373,077.47/27,292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,191.57

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