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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,307.67, 37,687.95 and 15,373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,307.67, 37,687.95 and 15,373.26 is: 21,217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,307.67 : 37,687.95 = 15,373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,307.67/37,687.95 = 15,373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,307.67x = 37,687.95 × 15,373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,307.67x = 579,386,654.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,386,654.22/27,307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,217.00

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