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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,325.70, 37,709.60 and 15,389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,325.70, 37,709.60 and 15,389.24 is: 21,237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,325.70 : 37,709.60 = 15,389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,325.70/37,709.60 = 15,389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,325.70x = 37,709.60 × 15,389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,325.70x = 580,322,084.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,322,084.70/27,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,237.23

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