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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,293.10, 37,664.64 and 15,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,293.10, 37,664.64 and 15,356.64 is: 21,192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,293.10 : 37,664.64 = 15,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,293.10/37,664.64 = 15,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,293.10x = 37,664.64 × 15,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,293.10x = 578,402,317.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,402,317.21/27,293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,192.25

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