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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,332.15, 37,713.35 and 15,392.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,332.15, 37,713.35 and 15,392.93 is: 21,239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,332.15 : 37,713.35 = 15,392.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,332.15/37,713.35 = 15,392.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,332.15x = 37,713.35 × 15,392.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,332.15x = 580,518,806.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,518,806.53/27,332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,239.42

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