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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,383.28, 37,788.87 and 15,446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,383.28, 37,788.87 and 15,446.58 is: 21,316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,383.28 : 37,788.87 = 15,446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,383.28/37,788.87 = 15,446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,383.28x = 37,788.87 × 15,446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,383.28x = 583,708,803.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,708,803.56/27,383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.25

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