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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,303.66, 37,671.51 and 15,366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,303.66, 37,671.51 and 15,366.30 is: 21,201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,303.66 : 37,671.51 = 15,366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,303.66/37,671.51 = 15,366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,303.66x = 37,671.51 × 15,366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,303.66x = 578,871,724.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,871,724.11/27,303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,201.25

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