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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,324.53, 37,707.98 and 15,388.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,324.53, 37,707.98 and 15,388.07 is: 21,235.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,324.53 : 37,707.98 = 15,388.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,324.53/37,707.98 = 15,388.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,324.53x = 37,707.98 × 15,388.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,324.53x = 580,252,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,252,885.73/27,324.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,235.61

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