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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,302.73, 37,678.98 and 15,366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,302.73, 37,678.98 and 15,366.84 is: 21,206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,302.73 : 37,678.98 = 15,366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,302.73/37,678.98 = 15,366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,302.73x = 37,678.98 × 15,366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,302.73x = 579,006,780.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,006,780.19/27,302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,206.92

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