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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,309.56, 37,686.74 and 15,372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,309.56, 37,686.74 and 15,372.86 is: 21,214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,309.56 : 37,686.74 = 15,372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,309.56/37,686.74 = 15,372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,309.56x = 37,686.74 × 15,372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,309.56x = 579,352,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,352,712.58/27,309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,214.29

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