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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,323.58, 37,707.24 and 15,387.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,323.58, 37,707.24 and 15,387.36 is: 21,234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,323.58 : 37,707.24 = 15,387.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,323.58/37,707.24 = 15,387.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,323.58x = 37,707.24 × 15,387.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,323.58x = 580,214,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,214,876.49/27,323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,234.95

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