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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,299.84, 37,674.11 and 15,363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,299.84, 37,674.11 and 15,363.07 is: 21,201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,299.84 : 37,674.11 = 15,363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,299.84/37,674.11 = 15,363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,299.84x = 37,674.11 × 15,363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,299.84x = 578,789,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,789,933.34/27,299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,201.22

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