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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,315.66, 37,699.23 and 15,381.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,315.66, 37,699.23 and 15,381.34 is: 21,228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,315.66 : 37,699.23 = 15,381.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,315.66/37,699.23 = 15,381.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,315.66x = 37,699.23 × 15,381.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,315.66x = 579,864,674.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,864,674.37/27,315.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,228.29

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