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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,321.66, 37,703.52 and 15,385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,321.66, 37,703.52 and 15,385.14 is: 21,231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,321.66 : 37,703.52 = 15,385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,321.66/37,703.52 = 15,385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,321.66x = 37,703.52 × 15,385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,321.66x = 580,073,933.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,073,933.69/27,321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,231.28

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