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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,298.56, 37,668.96 and 15,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,298.56, 37,668.96 and 15,366 is: 21,203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,298.56 : 37,668.96 = 15,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,298.56/37,668.96 = 15,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,298.56x = 37,668.96 × 15,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,298.56x = 578,821,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,821,239.36/27,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,203.36

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