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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,314.45, 37,694.65 and 15,378.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,314.45, 37,694.65 and 15,378.22 is: 21,222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,314.45 : 37,694.65 = 15,378.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,314.45/37,694.65 = 15,378.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,314.45x = 37,694.65 × 15,378.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,314.45x = 579,676,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,676,487.84/27,314.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,222.34

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