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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,297.56, 37,667.58 and 15,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,297.56, 37,667.58 and 15,365 is: 21,201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,297.56 : 37,667.58 = 15,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,297.56/37,667.58 = 15,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,297.56x = 37,667.58 × 15,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,297.56x = 578,762,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,762,366.70/27,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,201.98

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