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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,310.23, 37,687.46 and 15,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,310.23, 37,687.46 and 15,373.44 is: 21,214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,310.23 : 37,687.46 = 15,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,310.23/37,687.46 = 15,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,310.23x = 37,687.46 × 15,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,310.23x = 579,385,828.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,385,828.20/27,310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,214.97

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