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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,314.42, 37,693.98 and 15,377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,314.42, 37,693.98 and 15,377.94 is: 21,221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,314.42 : 37,693.98 = 15,377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,314.42/37,693.98 = 15,377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,314.42x = 37,693.98 × 15,377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,314.42x = 579,655,762.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,655,762.80/27,314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,221.61

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