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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,306.65, 37,682.28 and 15,370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,306.65, 37,682.28 and 15,370.63 is: 21,210.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,306.65 : 37,682.28 = 15,370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,306.65/37,682.28 = 15,370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,306.65x = 37,682.28 × 15,370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,306.65x = 579,200,289.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,200,289.23/27,306.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,210.96

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