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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,322.20, 37,704.26 and 15,386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,322.20, 37,704.26 and 15,386.72 is: 21,233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,322.20 : 37,704.26 = 15,386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,322.20/37,704.26 = 15,386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,322.20x = 37,704.26 × 15,386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,322.20x = 580,144,891.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,144,891.43/27,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,233.46

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