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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,309.57, 37,687.91 and 15,373.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,309.57, 37,687.91 and 15,373.33 is: 21,215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,309.57 : 37,687.91 = 15,373.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,309.57/37,687.91 = 15,373.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,309.57x = 37,687.91 × 15,373.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,309.57x = 579,388,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,388,677.44/27,309.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,215.59

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