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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,305.35, 37,683.17 and 15,367.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,305.35, 37,683.17 and 15,367.57 is: 21,208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,305.35 : 37,683.17 = 15,367.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,305.35/37,683.17 = 15,367.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,305.35x = 37,683.17 × 15,367.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,305.35x = 579,098,675.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,098,675.96/27,305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,208.25

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