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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,314.16, 37,693.42 and 15,377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,314.16, 37,693.42 and 15,377.52 is: 21,220.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,314.16 : 37,693.42 = 15,377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,314.16/37,693.42 = 15,377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,314.16x = 37,693.42 × 15,377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,314.16x = 579,631,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,631,319.92/27,314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,220.91

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