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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,332.70, 37,722.70 and 15,398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,332.70, 37,722.70 and 15,398.34 is: 21,251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,332.70 : 37,722.70 = 15,398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,332.70/37,722.70 = 15,398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,332.70x = 37,722.70 × 15,398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,332.70x = 580,866,960.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,866,960.32/27,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,251.72

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