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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,295.56, 37,664.82 and 15,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,295.56, 37,664.82 and 15,363 is: 21,199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,295.56 : 37,664.82 = 15,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,295.56/37,664.82 = 15,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,295.56x = 37,664.82 × 15,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,295.56x = 578,644,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,644,629.66/27,295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.22

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