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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,293.76, 37,665.30 and 15,356.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,293.76, 37,665.30 and 15,356.99 is: 21,192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,293.76 : 37,665.30 = 15,356.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,293.76/37,665.30 = 15,356.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,293.76x = 37,665.30 × 15,356.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,293.76x = 578,425,787.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,425,787.20/27,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,192.60

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