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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,293.61, 37,665.33 and 15,357.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,293.61, 37,665.33 and 15,357.15 is: 21,192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,293.61 : 37,665.33 = 15,357.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,293.61/37,665.33 = 15,357.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,293.61x = 37,665.33 × 15,357.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,293.61x = 578,432,122.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,432,122.61/27,293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,192.95

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