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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,323.83, 37,706.15 and 15,386.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,323.83, 37,706.15 and 15,386.91 is: 21,233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,323.83 : 37,706.15 = 15,386.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,323.83/37,706.15 = 15,386.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,323.83x = 37,706.15 × 15,386.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,323.83x = 580,180,918.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,180,918.16/27,323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,233.52

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