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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,309.92, 37,687.77 and 15,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,309.92, 37,687.77 and 15,373.44 is: 21,215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,309.92 : 37,687.77 = 15,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,309.92/37,687.77 = 15,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,309.92x = 37,687.77 × 15,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,309.92x = 579,390,670.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,390,670.83/27,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,215.39

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