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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,295.83, 37,663.25 and 15,357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,295.83, 37,663.25 and 15,357.24 is: 21,190.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,295.83 : 37,663.25 = 15,357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,295.83/37,663.25 = 15,357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,295.83x = 37,663.25 × 15,357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,295.83x = 578,403,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,403,492.64/27,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,190.18

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