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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,327.16, 37,711.11 and 15,390.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,327.16, 37,711.11 and 15,390.64 is: 21,238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,327.16 : 37,711.11 = 15,390.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,327.16/37,711.11 = 15,390.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,327.16x = 37,711.11 × 15,390.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,327.16x = 580,398,118.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,398,118.01/27,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,238.87

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