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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,308.94, 37,683.69 and 15,372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,308.94, 37,683.69 and 15,372.03 is: 21,211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,308.94 : 37,683.69 = 15,372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,308.94/37,683.69 = 15,372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,308.94x = 37,683.69 × 15,372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,308.94x = 579,274,813.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,274,813.19/27,308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,211.91

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