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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,333.90, 37,714.14 and 15,397.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,333.90, 37,714.14 and 15,397.23 is: 21,244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,333.90 : 37,714.14 = 15,397.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,333.90/37,714.14 = 15,397.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,333.90x = 37,714.14 × 15,397.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,333.90x = 580,693,287.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,693,287.83/27,333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,244.44

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