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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,293.11, 37,664.64 and 15,356.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,293.11, 37,664.64 and 15,356.65 is: 21,192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,293.11 : 37,664.64 = 15,356.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,293.11/37,664.64 = 15,356.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,293.11x = 37,664.64 × 15,356.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,293.11x = 578,402,693.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,402,693.86/27,293.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,192.26

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