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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,313.95, 37,693.96 and 15,377.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,313.95, 37,693.96 and 15,377.71 is: 21,221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,313.95 : 37,693.96 = 15,377.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,313.95/37,693.96 = 15,377.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,313.95x = 37,693.96 × 15,377.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,313.95x = 579,646,785.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,646,785.63/27,313.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,221.64

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