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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,324.30, 37,708.54 and 15,225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,324.30, 37,708.54 and 15,225.86 is: 21,012.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,324.30 : 37,708.54 = 15,225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,324.30/37,708.54 = 15,225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,324.30x = 37,708.54 × 15,225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,324.30x = 574,144,950.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,144,950.84/27,324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.25

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