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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,323.55, 37,705.19 and 15,386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,323.55, 37,705.19 and 15,386.67 is: 21,232.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,323.55 : 37,705.19 = 15,386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,323.55/37,705.19 = 15,386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,323.55x = 37,705.19 × 15,386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,323.55x = 580,157,238.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,157,238.88/27,323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,232.86

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