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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,343.64, 37,733.51 and 15,406.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,343.64, 37,733.51 and 15,406.27 is: 21,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,343.64 : 37,733.51 = 15,406.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,343.64/37,733.51 = 15,406.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,343.64x = 37,733.51 × 15,406.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,343.64x = 581,332,587.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,332,587.29/27,343.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,260.25

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