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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,330.46, 37,716.16 and 15,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,330.46, 37,716.16 and 15,394 is: 21,243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,330.46 : 37,716.16 = 15,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,330.46/37,716.16 = 15,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,330.46x = 37,716.16 × 15,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,330.46x = 580,602,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,602,567.04/27,330.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,243.79

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